partnership
2 October 2006
You are cordially invited to the 8th commemoration of the AIDS
partnership.
Details:
Date: Monday, 9 October 2006
Time: 10h00 - 13h00
Venue: Arthur Pitso Stadium, Manyatseng, Ladybrand
RSVP: Before 5 October 2006, at 16h00 in writing to:
Gela Naude
Fax: (051) 408 1055
E-mail: naudeg@fshealth.gov.za
Background
On 9 October 1998, the then Deputy President, Mr Thabo Mbeki, launched the
partnership against HIV and AIDS, signalling the beginning of an era during
which isolated struggles against the pandemic of HIV and AIDS were to be no
more. This partnership is a multi-sectoral response to HIV and AIDS which is
constituted by sectors in the labour movement, business, government,
non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the broader civil society
structures.
The commemoration of the partnership is to remind ourselves of the
commitment we made in 1998 to unite in the fight against HIV and AIDS. The
theme for this year is "Stop AIDS, recommit yourself."
The Department of Health is calling upon all existing and new partners to
recommit themselves in the fight against HIV and AIDS; as well as to accelerate
prevention strategies against HIV and AIDS.
Prevention:
1. not to be infected with HIV and AIDS
2. prevent opportunistic infections and complications in people already
infected.
HIV and AIDS affect the eye causing low vision, pain and blindness. This
year the partnership event will focus on the eye as it relates to HIV and AIDS.
Eye Awareness Week will be celebrated from 9 to 13 October. The theme for this
year is "Low Vision."
From 08h00 all people interested can visit the eye stall where
ophthalmologists and optometrists will be available to do eye tests and to
refer patients if necessary.
At 10h00 the formal programme will start.
Proposed programme for partnership against HIV and AIDS event
Date: 9 October 2006
Time: 10h00
Venue: Arthur Pitso Stadium, Manyatseng, Ladybrand
Programme
Part one (Informal programme)
Programme Director: Mr Zimba Mokokoane
08h00: Metso will be entertaining whilst free eye testing will be
conducted
08h30: Dihoba - Correctional Services
09h00: Gospel item
09h30: Metso
Part two (Formal programme)
Programme Director: Councillor M E Ncwada
09h50: Arrival of the MEC, Motheo political leadership and other Very
Important Persons (VIPs)
10h00: Opening remarks by Programme Director
10h05: Opening prayer: Rev. Motaung
10h10: Opening and welcome: Councillor W Mathee, Mantsopa mayor
10h20: Item: Metso
10h40: Introduction of guests: Councillor M A Majara, Mantsopa speaker
11h00: Traditional dancers, Mookodi School
11h20: Speech, Eye Care � Ms. Nomhle Plank
11h30: Drama, Bartimea School
11h45: Speech, Ladybrand Hospice
12h00: Metso
12h20: Speech, Men and Women in Partnership
12h30: Introduction of the guest speaker, Programme Director
12h40: Keynote address: Hon, MEC for Health, Mr T S Belot
12h55: Dihoba
13h00: Vote of thanks
Enquiries:
Gela Naude
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
2 October 2006
