South Africa's journey to the vision of zero new HIV infections has been difficult, but progress is being made, Deputy President David Mabuza said.
Klerksdorp - South Africa's journey and contribution, as a country, to the vision of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination, and zero Aids-related deaths has been long and difficult, but progress is being made, Deputy President David Mabuza said on Sunday,
Speaking at the James Motlatsi Stadium in Klerksdorp in the North West to commemorate the 31st annual World Aids Day, he said the event was not only to remember those whose lives were lost to HIV and Aids, but also to celebrate the positive strides that had been made collectively in the fight to end Aids as a public health threat by 2030.
"There was a time when every week and in every community, the pain of losing someone to Aids-related illnesses was a common phenomenon. We are today acknowledged by UNAIDS and others as a global and continental leader in HIV response. This is precisely because we have adopted and implemented the right and comprehensive policies to respond to this epidemic," Mabuza, who is also chairman of the South African National Aids Council told the audience.
"We could not achieve this without partnerships and support from our global partners. That is why, we must appreciate the contribution of the global campaign under UNAIDS that galvanised all of us in political leadership, civil society, and private sector into coherent action." He also expressed gratitude for the unwavering and continued support from partners, in particular the United Nations family, the United States government through its President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief programme, and the Global Fund. "We wish to thank you for your continued support and emphasise that your support is not in vain," Mabuza said.
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