Rwandan First Lady to Host AIDS TalksApril 17, 2001 Rwanda's First Lady Jeanette Kagame is set to host a pioneer summit of African First Ladies to discuss strategies to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS. More than 40 eminent people, mostly first ladies from sub-Saharan Africa, are expected to attend the meeting from May 20 to 22 in Rwanda's capital Kigali. The summit will focus on HIV/AIDS prevention among youth; prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission; and children threatened by armed conflict. Associated Press 04.16.01 This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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