M Tshabalala-Msimang to host meeting on suspended HIV vaccine trials, 14
Nov

14 November 2007

Health Minister has called an urgent meeting of all researchers based in
South Africa to brief her on the Phase II HIV vaccine clinical trials that was
jointly conducted by the South African ADIS Vaccines Initiative (SAAVI) and the
HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) and was put on hold on Friday 21 September
2007.

To all Pretoria journalists: The Minister will answer media questions at the
end of the session. The media will also have an opportunity to speak to all
role players. The meeting is in session until 10:30am.

Venue: Dept of Health, HTI Building, 3rd Floor, Impilo 1 conference room

For further info call: Charity
Cell: 083 679 7424

Issued by: Department of Health
14 November 2007