Issued by Ministry of Health
5 June 2006
The Minister of Health Dr Manto Tshabalala Msimang invites the media to her budget speech, which will be held on the 6th of June at the National Assembly, Parliament.
Various activities have been planned for this day. From 11:30 - 12:30 the Minister together with Provincial MECs, youth from Khayelitsha and Gugulethu participate in physical activity, which will happen just outside the National Assembly and will include aerobics, traditional dance, indigenous games and breathing exercises.
The Minister with the MECs will proceed to the exhibitions and health screening which will include taking of blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and body mass index. All of the above mentioned activities seeks to highlight the government's commitment in promoting healthy lifestyles.
This year the Department is focusing on Human Resources for Health and the Minister has also invited all categories of health workers nationally to attend her budget speech.
The event will be held as follows:
| Date: | 06 June 2006 |
| Event: | Budget Speech |
| Venue: | National Assembly, Parliament |
| Time: | 11:00 - 12:30 Physical Activity 12:30 - 13:00 Exhibitions and health screening 16:00 - 19:00 Budget speech |
Enquiries:
Mr Solly Mabotha
Department of Health
Director: Media Liaison and Public Information
083 678 986