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Andhra Pradesh Launches 60-Day IEC Campaign to Eradicate AIDS
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 12:34 PM
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The state government has announced a 60‑day Information, Education and Communication drive aimed at making Andhra Pradesh AIDS‑free.
The Andhra Pradesh government has rolled out a 60‑day Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign with the goal of making the state AIDS‑free. The initiative is designed to raise awareness about HIV prevention and testing across the population. By leveraging various communication channels, the campaign seeks to educate residents on safe practices and encourage regular health check‑ups. The state hopes that sustained outreach over the two‑month period will significantly reduce new HIV infections and move Andhra Pradesh closer to its AIDS‑free target.