South Africa has hosted the AIDS 2016 Conference in Durban, from 18-22 July 2016.
The theme of AIDS 2016 was “Access Equity Rights Now”, which is a call to action to work together and reach the people who still lack access to comprehensive treatment, prevention, care and support services.
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the South African National Aids Council (SANAC), lead the South African Government delegation to the conference which will include the SANAC IMC Ministers and civil society.
The Conference was attended by about 18 000 delegates from around the world.
The Conference provided South Africa with an opportunity to outline progress that the country has achieved since 2000 in its efforts to combat HIV and TB challenges.
South Africa has launched an ambitious national programme to reduce new TB infections and roll-out treatment for those in need.
The year 2000 was a watershed year in the global quest for fairness and justice in access, distribution and availability of anti-retroviral drugs. The effect of the conference in South Africa in 2000 was to increase the importance of HIV on the world’s political stage and grow the global commitment to respond to the epidemic after the conference.
This enabled the launch of programmes to scale up HIV interventions.
The landmark AIDS2000 served as a catalyst for historic change, launching a global movement to bring life-saving HIV treatment to South Africa and other developing countries.
South Africa is now home to the largest HIV treatment program in the world, thanks to government’s watershed 2009 policy announcements that emboldened the country’s response to HIV and TB.
Statements, speeches and advisories
- Minister Aaron Motsoaledi: Closing remarks of 21st International Aids Conference
- Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa concludes participation at AIDS 2016 International Conference, 22 Jul
- Youth given a voice at 21st International AIDS Conference, 22 Jul
- South Africa projects progress in the fight against HIV and AIDS on day 3 of the 21st International AIDS Conference, 21 Jul
- Government programme for the fourth day of the 21st International Aids Conference in Durban, 21 Jul
- Deputy President Ramaphosa hosts Bill Gates for a courtesy call at Durban ICC, 20 Jul
- AIDS Council launches National Strategic Plan on HIV, TB and STIs, 20 Jul
- South Africa's young women charting their own path in fight against HIV/AIDS, 20 Jul
- South Africa’s HIV response restores donor confidence, 20 Jul
- Government programme for third day of 21st International Aids Conference, 20 Jul
- Government on second day of 21st International Aids Conference, 20 Jul
- Remarks By Minister Jeff Radebe On Behalf Of The Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa At The Official Opening Of The South African Exhibition at the 21st International Aids Conference, 19 Jul
- Government programme for second day of 21st International Aids Conference, 19 Jul
- Media statement on the first day of South Africa’s participation at the 21st International Aids Conference, 19 Jul
- Address by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa at the opening of the 21st International Aids Conference at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, 18 Jul
- Remarks by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa at the official opening press conference of the 21st International Aids Conference at the Durban International Convention Centre, 18 Jul
- Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa leads South African Delegation to the International Aids Conference, 18 to 22 Jul
- Minister Jeff Radebe briefs media on state of readiness to host 21st International Aids conference, 17 Jul
- Government on media arrangements for the 21st International AIDS Conference
- Government on media accreditation for 21st International Aids Conference, 12 Jul
- Government calls on citizens to join 5 days countdown to the International Aids Conference, 11 Jul
- Presidency on state of readiness to host AIDS 2016 International Conference, 11 Jul
- Government on media accreditation for 21st International Aids Conference
- Minister Jeff Radebe: Youth Dialogue on 21st International AIDS Conference, 7 Jul
- Government on state of readiness for 21st International Aids Conference, 7 Jul
- Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa launches National HIV Prevention Campaign for Girls and Young Women, 24 Jun
- Media Statement by the Inter-Ministerial Committee led by Minister Jeff Radebe following the media briefing for the 21st International Aids Conference to be held in Durban, 13 Jun
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