The North West province continues to lead in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The only province in the country to have shown a decrease in the level of HIV infection is determined to intensify its war on HIV/AIDS. In a historic move, the North West Legislature has passed the Provincial Council on AIDS Act which establishes the Provincial Council on AIDS (PCA) as a government-supported institution (GSI), for purposes of addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the province.
This possible outcome - HIV infection- awaits believers and non-believers alike, be they of Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Bahai, African traditionalist or whatever faith. * Promote change of discrimination towards people with HIV/AIDS. * Care for the growing number of children orphaned through AIDS. * Ensure that every person in the congregation undergoes education and training on HIV/AIDS.
Today, we are celebrating one year of united action against HIV/AIDS. Exactly a year ago, we gathered in Rustenburg to launch the Provincial Council on AIDS (PCA). When we honour people with the title Philanthropist- lover of humanity- we look for those who have served people who are not related to them in any other way except that they are fellow human beings.
The Department of Health reaffirms its commitment to put the people we serve first. The public service must not be allowed to be a shelter for people who refuse to serve or those who are in the public service for personal gain. The Department of Health will ensure that our health institutions have adequate personnel, capable to meet the health needs of our different communities.