M Tshabalala-Msimang to attend National Reproductive Health event in
Women's Month, 25 Aug

18 August 2006

The Minister of Health, Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, will grace the National
Reproductive Health event in Free State to commemorate the 50th anniversary of
the historic protest march of women to the Union Building in Pretoria on 9
August 1956, the year 2006 has been declared as the year of "Women in South
Africa".

Date: Friday, 25 August 2006
Time: 10h00 – 13h00
Venue: Charles Mopeli Stadium, Phuthaditjhaba, Qwa-Qwa

In the interest of the well-being of women, particularly those located in
rural areas, the focus of this community mobilisation initiative will be on
"strengthening maternal, children and women's health programmes".

The objectives of the event are:
* to create awareness on reproductive health in general with focus on healthy
lifestyles, cervical cancer screening, contraception and male involvement in
reproductive health activities
* to promote public utilisation of reproductive health services in their
area(s)
* to promote public or community ownership of reproductive health
programmes
* to encourage the public to take responsibility for their own (reproductive)
health.

Enquiries:
Elke de Witt
Manager: Corporate Communication Services
Cell: 083 561 6517

Gela Naudé
Principal Communication Officer
Tel: (051) 408 1278
Fax: (051) 408 1055
Cell: 082 381 9483
E-mail: naudeg@fshealth.gov.za

Issued by: Department of Health, Free State Provincial Government
18 August 2006