Gauteng MEC for Health and Social Development Qedani Mahlangu will on Friday, 22 May 2009 remember the lives of those who died from HIV and AIDS and to support people living with HIV and AIDS related illnesses at a candlelight memorial service in Westonaria.
The aim of this event is to create awareness around the need for care and support to AIDS patients and the affected families and to inform the community about prevention, treatment, care and support services available for people living with the disease.
The theme this year is together we are the solution. The event will further look at ways to alleviate the stigma of HIV and AIDS and to work towards the pledge of a world without AIDS.
The media is invited to attend.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date: Friday, 22 May 2009
Time: 08h00
Venue: Westonaria Sports Complex, West Rand.
Enquiries:
Phumelele Kaunda
Cell: 082 334 9851
Patricia Mokoena
Cell: 082 924 8800
Issued by: Department of Health and Social Development, Gauteng Provincial Government
20 May 2009
