Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe will address the International AIDS Society Conference to be held in Cape Town from 19 to 22 July 2009.
This is in the context of government's commitment to tackle the scourge of HIV and AIDS head on, as it is strengthening the partnership between government, business and civil society in the fight against HIV and AIDS as well as tuberculosis.
The conference is held every two years and is viewed as an opportunity for the world's leading scientists, clinicians, public health experts and community leaders to examine the latest developments in HIV-related research.
Media are invited as follows:
Date: Sunday, 19 July 2009
Time: 19h30
Venue: Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC)
Media are required to collect accreditation at the CTICC from 13h00 on Saturday, 18 July.
Enquiries
Karen Bennet
Cell: 076 183 6888
Matshepo Seedat
Cell: 083 228 5041
Issued by: The Presidency
16 July 2009
