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New Vision (Kampala) - August 24, 2002
Edris Kisambira
A statement issued from the Movement Secretariat said Kiyonga commended President Moggae for the strong leadership he provided for the fight against HIV/AIDS in Botswana.
It said Kiyonga visited patients, orphans, non governmental organisations, private enterprises and government establishments, describing the HIV/AIDS programme in the country as very strong.
Kiyonga assured the President that the Global Fund would assist Botswana with funds in its effort to fight HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria.
It said President Moggae reiterated the country's determination to fight the AIDS pandemic.
The statement said Moggae had agreed that public education in form of more billboards would strengthen the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Kiyonga, who addressed an annual gathering of the youth of Botswana, advised them to protect the stability and strong economy of Botswana.
Kiyonga told the youth that HIV/AIDS threatened the future of Africa, south of the Sahara, adding that it is possible to defeat the disease.
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