21 January 2011
The MEC of Health in province, Mr Mxolisi Sokatsha, hereby invites all media to the official launch of the Provincial TB Contact Tracing Campaign- Kimberley: Frances Baard District, Northern Cape Province.
The high burden of TB in many developing countries makes TB control a priority public health concern that must be addressed through the primary health care network. The fight against TB, HIV, AIDS and STI cannot be the sole responsibility of one sector, one department, one ministry or one organization. The Northern Cape Department of Health and the Northern Cape Provincial Government believes partnerships is key in our efforts to deal with the challenge of TB in the province. The fight against TB is the responsibility of us all.
We call upon all citizens of the province to support the campaign and ensure we all contribute to our fight against TB.
Working together, we can do more!
Details for launch:
Date: Monday, 24 January 2011
Venue: Betty Gaetsewe Clinic, Galeshewe, Kimberley, Northern Cape
Time: 09h00
Enquiries:
Andrid F. Scholtz
Ministerial Spokesperson
Tel : 053 830 2000
Cell: 0824479696
Fax: 053 8331925
E-mail : ascholtz@ncpg.gov.za
Issued by: Ministry of Health
Northern Cape Province
21 January 2011