“Although we face several challenges – both in our response to the epidemic and in the functioning of this body – we can be proud of what has been achieved. At the same time, the critical role that SANAC has played – and continues to play – in the fight against AIDS, places on all of us a great responsibility.”
Ramaphosa said the Lekgotla was an opportunity to reflect on the mandate of SANAC, how it is functioning, what its weaknesses are and what needs to be done to improve its functionality.
Some of the issues discussed at the Lekgotla included the strengthening of SANAC’s civil society sectors; the need for the Secretariat to issue reports on the role of the private sector; and the work of provincial AIDS councils.