OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 08/01/08 -- The Honourable Tony Clement, Canada's Minister of Health will attend the XVII International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2008) in Mexico City from August 4-6, 2008.Minister Clement will be available for media and photo opportunities at the following events. The Minister will be accompanied by Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. David Butler-Jones.
All events will take place at AIDS 2008, which is located at:
Centro BanamexAv. Conscripto 311Lomas de SoteloMexico City,Mexico
Monday, August 4, 2008
17:45 - 18:30: Minister Clement will host a reception for international and domestic conference delegates who have received Government of Canada scholarships to attend AIDS 2008. Media are invited to take photos at the reception. Only cameras will be permitted.
Where: The White Room on Level E2
19:00 - 20:00: Minister Clement will host a reception for all Canadian delegates at AIDS 2008. The Minister will deliver welcoming remarks and will be available to answer questions from media.
Where: Salon Galleria
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
11:00 - 11:25: Minister Clement will participate in the World Health Organization launch of Priority Interventions: HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care in the health sector, a new guide to help countries scale up towards universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. The Minister will provide brief remarks and will be available to answer questions from media.
Where: Press Centre, Level 2
13:15 - 14:00: Minister Clement will tour the Canada Booth at the AIDS 2008 Conference Exhibition Space. The Minister will be available to answer questions from media.
Where: Exhibition Space, Booth C-301
Please note that media onsite at AIDS 2008 must be accredited. See www.aids2008.org for more information.
Contacts:
Office of the Honourable Tony Clement
Minister of Health Canada
Media Inquiries - Laryssa Waler
613-957-0200
Public Health Agency of Canada
Philippe Brideau
Media Relations
613-948-7970
