Ekurhuleni holds HIV and AIDS Conference
The City of Ekurhuleni has been perceived to have a high prevalence of HIV infections, and the reason for this will be revealed at the Ekurhuleni HIV and AIDS Conference to be held at the Springs Civic Centre on Thursday November 13 and Friday November 14.
EKURHULENI – Hosted by the Ekurhuleni AIDS Council, the conference will bring together stakeholders from local and provincial government, the private sector and non-governmental organisations for a mid-term review of the City’s Strategic Plan on HIV and AIDS, STIs and TB 2012 – 2016.
Themed Ekurhuleni Stepping up the pace against HIV and AIDS, day one of the conference will include presentations by Dr Elizabeth Floyd from the Gauteng Department of Health, Ekurhuleni Head of Department for Health Dr Gilbert Motlatla and a key note address by the Executive Mayor of Ekurhuleni Cllr Mondli Gungubele.
On Friday delegates will break into commissions according to the priorities set out in the Strategic Plan 2012 – 2016. These are:
• Addressing social and cultural drivers of HIV, STI and TB prevention, care and impact;
• Preventing new HIV, STI and TB infections;
• Sustaining health and wellness;
• Ensuring protection of human rights and improving access to justice; and
• Strategic enablers, effective and transparent governance, effective communication, monitoring, evaluation and research.
The outcomes of these commissions will be added to the Metro’s plans for the coming year in pursuit of the global vision of an “AIDS-Free Generation”.
The conference will be taking place on November 13 and 14 from 8:00 to 16:00 at the Springs Customer Care Area Main Hall, on the corner of Main Reef and Plantation roads.
