EASTERN PROVINCE RWAMAGANA—Officials of the Elizabeth Glezer Pediatric Aids Foundation (EGPAF) have vowed to tighten the fight against HIV/AIDS over the next five years. Speaking on behalf of the organisation, Dr. Martine Mukaminiga, said that the problem, though diminished in Rwanda, was far from conquered, in a meeting with district officials, hospital administrators and EGPAF technicians. “EGPAF is set to work with partners in an effort to curb down HIV/AIDS scourge in the country,” Dr. Mukaminiga said. The meeting aimed at setting the organisation’s five-year agenda. Mother-to-child transmission was a top priority but the organisation would focus on all aspects and demographics affected. Adults were requested to visit voluntary counseling and testing centres and those in need apply for anti-retroviral drugs. EGPAF said it would sponsor family-planning activities and work on renovations and expansions of hospitals and health centers. Dr. Avit Mukantaganzwa, Director of Rwamagana Hospital, said that there are ten health centers in Rwamagana district of which eight can test for HIV/AIDS. EGPAF is a USAID sponsored program founded in 2000, when it began work on national level campaigns with National Aids Commission. Ends
