AIDS Conference

Scientists, medical professionals, researchers, government leaders and those living with HIV/AIDS have gathered in Durban this week to look at ways to further fight against the epidemic. They are meeting at the 7th SA Aids conference which started on Monday. HIV/AIDS is still a challenge in the country, with 18 percent of the world’s HIV positive population. To look at the happenings at the conference we have on the line:• Yogan Pillay is Deputy Director General of South Africa’s health department • Professor Francois Venter is Conference Co chair and Deputy Director of Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (RHI) • Dr Nono Simelela is the Conference Chair