Deputy President David Mabuza to address World TB Day

Deputy President and Chairperson of the South African AIDS Council (SANAC) David Mabuza will on Thursday, 22 March 2018 deliver the keynote address at the World TB Day Commemoration at Cator Crest Sports Field in Mayville, Kwa-Zulu Natal.

The event forms part of global World TB awareness activities aimed at raising public awareness about tuberculosis and the efforts made to prevent and treat the disease.

This year's Commemoration will be held under the theme: "Unite to end TB & HIV - South African Leaders taking action". 

The event seeks to mobilise and encourage leaders of society such as members of legislatures, councillors, traditional leaders, business and religious leaders and civil society at large to commit to the fight against TB and HIV.

Furthermore the event is aimed at mobilising communities to adopt practices that minimise the risk of TB and HIV infection.

Deputy President Mabuza will be accompanied by Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Willies Mchunu, SANAC sector leaders, traditional leaders and international partners.

The Commemoration will be held as follows:

A: Dialogue with Traditional Leaders:
Date: Thursday, 22 March 2018
Time: 10h00 – 12h00
Venue: Nursing Hall, Nkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital

B: Main World TB Day Programme:
Date: Thursday, 22 March 2018
Time: 12h00
Venue: Cator Crest Sports Field, Vusi Mzimela Rd, Mayville (Opposite Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital)

For more information and accreditation please contact: Sam Bopape on 082 318 5251 and Popo Maja 072 585 3219

Enquiries: Khusela Diko, Spokesperson on 072 854 5707

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria