Thousands take part in marathon in Uganda to promote HIV/AIDS awareness


  • World
  • Monday, 17 Apr 2023

KAMPALA, April 16 (Xinhua) -- Thousands of people took part in a Sunday marathon in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, aimed at promoting HIV/AIDS awareness as the country expects to end the scourge by 2030.

The marathon, also known as the Kabaka Birthday Run, was themed "The Fight to End HIV/AIDS by 2030", which attracted sponsorship from the government, the corporate world, cultural leaders, and various individuals from the entertainment industry.

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