Gauteng MEC for Health and Social Development Ntombi Mekgwe will remember the lives of those who died from HIV and AIDS and to support people living with HIV and AIDS related illnesses at a candlelight memorial service in Vosloorus on Sunday.
The aim of this event is to create awareness around the need for care and support to AIDS patients and the affected families and to inform the community about prevention, treatment, care and support services available for people living with the disease.
The theme this year is Touching lives. The event will further look at ways to alleviate the stigma of HIV and AIDS and to work towards the pledge of a world without AIDS.
The media is invited to attend.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date: Sunday, 22 May 2011
Time: 9h30 - march
10h00 - formal programme
Venue: High Praise Centre Church, Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni, Extension 9
Directions:
Take N3 Durban
Take Barry Morries off ramp
At the robots turn right
Second robots turn left into Sam Sekwati Street
(The ‘Walk for Health’ start at 9h00, at the Engen Garage on the left immediately after turning)
Second traffic circle turn left, the church will be on your left
Enquiries:
Simon Zwane
Cell: 082 551 9892
Source: Gauteng Health and Social Development
Department remembers HIV and AIDS victims
Province
