KZN Premier convenes KwaZulu-Natal HIV and Aids Council meeting
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu in his capacity as the Chairperson of the Aids Council has convened a meeting of the Council to review and discuss programmes aimed at turning the tide against the HIV and Aids pandemic.
This is the first meeting since the UNAIDS Executive Director, Mr Michel Sidibé and the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa His Excellency Mr Kgalema Motlanthe, National Minister of Health Dr Aaron Mostoaledi released the South Africa 2012 HIV Estimates and Projections at-a-glance Report in January this year. The report showed that new HIV infections have been reduced by about a third from 2004 and 2012.
“Although KwaZulu-Natal has been hailed internationally for turning the tide against this pandemic, we do not want to rest on our laurels. We are continuing with our efforts aimed at mobilising the people of KZN to be at the forefront of all efforts aimed fighting HIV and AIDS pandemic.”
Media is invited to attend the sitting of the Aids Council.
Agenda involves presentation of Civil Society report; presentation on Maternal and Child mortality and reports on District Aids Councils presented by District Mayors
Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium - Durban, South Africa
Date and time: 12 March 2014 (tomorrow) from 12h00 to 13h00
Enquiries:
Ndabezinhle Sibiya
Office of the Premier
Cell: 082 375 4742
Sebe Zwane
KZN Health Départment
Cell: 071 475 0662
