{"id":44013,"date":"2024-12-10T09:07:23","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T07:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/watch-cape-towns-world-aids-day-event-champions-equal-healthcare-20241210\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T23:16:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T21:16:15","slug":"watch-cape-towns-world-aids-day-event-champions-equal-healthcare-20241210","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/watch-cape-towns-world-aids-day-event-champions-equal-healthcare-20241210\/","title":{"rendered":"WATCH | Cape Town\u2019s World Aids Day event champions equal healthcare"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Western Cape Government observed World Aids Day with a CTICC event under the theme \u201cEqual Rights, Equal Care.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Premier Alan Winde and Dr Nelis Grobbelaar emphasised equitable healthcare, early treatment, and community outreach.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The province remains committed to expanding access to HIV\/Aids services through innovative approaches like mobile clinics.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<hr>\n<p>The Western Cape Government hosted a commemorative event on Thursday 5 December at the Cape Town International Convention Centre to observe World Aids Day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the theme \u201cEqual Rights, Equal Care\u201d, the event brought together leaders, healthcare professionals and residents to reaffirm the province\u2019s commitment to equitable healthcare and the fight against HIV\/Aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"YouTube\" data-pos=\"Middle\" id=\"embed_0939126a\"><iframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NpE2jkJBmZA\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Premier Alan Winde highlighted the importance of inclusivity in his address. \u201cNo one should be left behind in the fight against HIV\/Aids. Equal rights must translate into equal care for all, especially those in marginalised communities. Our government remains steadfast in expanding healthcare access to underserved areas to ensure better health outcomes for everyone.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winde\u2019s speech underscored the significance of early linkage to treatment and the role of community-based initiatives in driving progress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis day reminds us of how far we\u2019ve come and the work that remains to eradicate HIV\/Aids,\u201d he shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strides-made\">Strides made<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Nelis Grobbelaar, a senior health official, shared his reflections on the journey since the first rollout of anti-retroviral therapy (ART). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve made tremendous strides in providing life-saving treatment, but challenges remain. 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