Hyderabad, Aug. 12 -- Hyderabad hosted a major awareness rally on HIV, AIDS and related diseases on Wednesday, August 12, as part of efforts to promote prevention and control.

Hyderabad in-charge minister Ponnam Prabhakar launched the rally at the HMDA Grounds. Around 1,500 people took part in the awareness march from the HMDA Grounds to the Necklace Road Railway Station.

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The rally was organised to spread information about HIV, AIDS and syphilis and promote measures for their prevention and control.

Speaking at the event, Ponnam Prabhakar said removing misconceptions about HIV and creating awareness about prevention is a social responsibility.

He urged people to learn about preventive measures ...