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JOINT MEDIA ADVISORY
WORKING LUNCH OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AFRICAN FIRST
LADIES AGAINST HIV/AIDS
INVITATION TO THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA
WHAT:
The Organization of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) in
collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Control and Prevention (CDC) takes
up the issue of Polio, or poliomyelitis, an infectious viral disease affecting
African countries. Polio eradication is an issue facing countries across Africa
with a constant threat of reinfection from migration and travel. On the event,
African Union First Ladies will “call to action” in a continent-wide effort of
leadership and political commitment to Africa’s polio free future for women
and children.
WHERE:
African Union Old Building Courtyard
WHEN:
31 January 2015 from 1h00 -2h00
WHO:
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H.E Mrs Hinda Deby Itno, First Lady of the Republic of Chad and President of
OAFLA
Dr. Awa Marie Coll-Selk, Minister of Health, Senegal (TBC)
Rebecca Martin, MD: Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
Center for Global Health, Global Immunization Division
Dr. Thomas Kenyon, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Director
Center for Global Health (TBC)
Other African First Ladies
BACKGOUND:
Organization of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) was established by African
First Ladies as a collective voice for Africa’s most vulnerable people, women and children
infected and affected by HIV and AIDS. Today, OAFLA has more than forty (40) African
First Ladies as its active members, each leading her national chapter to do exemplary work
in the areas of HIV/AIDS, empowering women and children.
For more information, interview requests and confirmations contact:
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Nardos Berhanu, Communications Officer, OAFLA Secretariat: [email protected]
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Rahel Akalewold, Information and Communication Directorate | African Union Commission |
Tel: (251) 11 551 77 00 | Fax: (251) 11 551 78 44 | E-mail: [email protected]