First Lady appointed Aids vaccine programme envoy

KIGALI - The First Lady, Mrs Jeannette Kagame, has been appointed as High Representative of the African AIDS Vaccine Programme (AAVP). The announcement was made during the African Aids Vaccine Program Fourth Forum, held in Abuja, Nigeria.  The nomination comes as efforts are increasing within Africa regarding the development of HIV vaccines, a release from the First Lady’s office said. ‘In this capacity, she will help raise awareness among African decision makers in support of HIV vaccine research and development of this Programme,’ it said.