Motsoaledi to lead SA delegation to International AIDS Conference

JOHANNESBURG – Vice President David Mabuza on Monday, Deputy Minister for Health Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, will lead a strong South African delegation to the 22nd International AIDS Conference (Aids 2018) to be held in Amsterdam -Low.

The presidency declared that Mabuza will join President Cyril Ramaphosa as South Africa hosts the 10th Brics Summit in Johannesburg.

"Through the intermediary of Minister Motsoaledi, the Vice President expressed his sincere apologies to the conference and in particular to over 500 South African delegates made up of AIDS activists, researchers, scientists, government officials, HIV / AIDS ambassadors, prime ministers and CMEs; "the presidency said

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" Ambassador of South Africa to the Netherlands, Mr. Bruce Koloane welcomed all the delegation of the SA in Amsterdam, urging them to be positive ambassadors for South Africa and to give a strong national impression to this global gathering. South African delegates have already attended some of the sessions of the 2018 AIDS Conference, including HIV prevalence and prevention as well as key populations in Africa. "

The conference is the world's largest health conference, and the conference is expected to provide 18,000 delegates with the latest research on HIV, as well as an opportunity to reflect on key issues facing both HIV and AIDS. HIV and the global health community

The conference is organized by the International AIDS Society (IAS), the world's largest association of HIV professionals, with members from more than 180 countries

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"At this 2018 edition of AIDS, South African researchers and program managers will publish new resources and announcements demonstrating the world of AIDS. South Africa's strong commitment to end "As South Africa and the world celebrate the centenary of Mom Albertina Sisulu and Tata Nelson Mandela this year, Africa's booth will u South to be unveiled tomorrow by Minister Motsoaledi, July 24, 2018, will reflect "The stand has been nicknamed" Vilakazi Street ", Soweto Street where are the homes of two Nobel Peace Prize laureates – the first democratically elected president elected President of South Africa, late President Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu are found. "

African News Agency