28 November 2007
To be held at Mokopane, Mahwereleng Stadium, Waterberg District, Limpopo
Province, Saturday, 1 December 2007. To be attended by the Deputy President,
National Health Minister, Limpopo Health MEC and the Premier, the civil
society, and the public.
The theme for the World AIDS Day 2007 is: "Stop HIV and AIDS. Keep the
promise"
Message
As we approach the World AIDS day on 1 December 2007, I urge all South
Africans to pause and consider the gains we have achieved in health
communications during past few years. However a lot is still ahead of us.
Positive attitude spreads faster than HIV. Let us choose a positive attitude if
we are to win the battle against HIV and AIDS.
Zithande!
Provincial events
1. North West to commemorate the World AIDS Day at Olen Park Stadium in
Potchefstroom. The Premier of the Province Mme Edna Molewa and Members of the
Executive Council will attend the event.
2. Mpumalanga to launch the Provincial AIDS Council on the eve of the World
AIDS Day on Friday, 30 November 2007, to implement the National Strategic
Plan.
3. Free State to be commemorated at Zamdela Stadium, Sasolburg, Fezile Dabi
District on 1 December 2007, create awareness on the implementation of the
National Strategic Plan (NSP) and to pledge solidarity with those infected and
affected.
4. Gauteng to launch a Healthy Lifestyle Campaign on Friday, 30 November
2007, to mark the World AIDS Day. The campaign encourages people to behave
responsibly; do regular screening for diseases, regular physical activity,
practice safer sex and adopt good eating habits.
5. Northern Cape, as a build-up to the World AIDS Day, Northern Cape MEC
Selao will conduct a tuberculosis Blitz on Friday, 30 November, at Barkly West,
assisted by the former Muvhango Actor, Mpho Tsedu. On the World AIDS Day,
Premier Peters, MEC Selao and other MECs will open a Clinic in Gamagara in
Kgalagadi District at 08h00. The clinic offers a comprehensive package of care,
support and treatment. The main event will be at Mataleng Stadium.
6. KwaZulu-Natal, building up to the World AIDS Day. The KwaZulu-Natal
Department of Health recruited 500 youth ambassadors to strengthen its response
to HIV and AIDS. Since Monday this week, the youth have been going from
door-to-door creating more awareness about HIV. They were recruited from all
over the province. On 1 December 2007, the whole KwaZulu-Natal Cabinet, led by
the Premier and MEC of Health, will commemorate the World AIDS Day in
eMadadeni, Majuba District.
Issued by: Department of Health
28 November 2007
