The MEC for Health and Social Development, Miriam Segabutla, invites members of the media to the launching of the HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) Campaign.
The campaign is aimed at increasing the uptake of HIV and AIDS counselling and testing services through mobilising individuals to take responsibility by knowing their HIV status. This is based on the premise that HIV counselling and testing is an entry point to prevention, treatment, care and support services.
The details of the launch are as follows:
Date: 30 April 2010 (Friday)
Venue: Mankweng Sports Ground (next to Mankweng Hospital)
Time: 07h00 �" Launch and testing of dignitaries
09h00 - 5 km walk led by the MEC
11h00 �" Official programme
HIV counselling and testing services will be available throughout the day.
Contact:
Selby Makgotho, Senior Manager: Communication Services
Tel: 015 293 6053
Fax: 015 293 6060
Cell: 082 907 5082
E-mail:makgothoms@dhw.norprov.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Health and Social Development, Limpopo Provincial Government
29 April 2010
