The final programme for the 5th SAHARA Conference is now available. This comprehensive document includes all the details for the event, a map and other inmportant information for all delegates.

SAHARA is proud to confirm that South Africa's President Jacob Zuma will deliever the KEYNOTE ADDRESS at the conference on World AIDS Day. The South African President and the Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, will join master of ceremonies and HSRC CEO Dr Olive Shisana on the morning of 1 December 2009 for the Opening Ceremony and World AIDS Day Commemoration.

After the President's keynote address, the Minister will deliver his speech. There will be other important participants on the programme on that day, such as activist Mr Pholokgolo Ramothwala, Prof Cheich Niang of SAHARA West Africa and the Ndlovu Children's Choir.

Conference partners:  The following organisations are partners in the 5th SAHARA Conference: the HSRC , the UNFPA, UNAIDS, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , CDC PEPFAR and UNDP.