The humanitarian activities of the First
Lady Madam Chantal BIYA have once more been given world-wide attention
following her appointment as a Special Ambassador of UNAIDS. The
Executive Director of UNAIDS Michel SIDIBE personally made the
announcement at Unity Palace in Yaoundé on 1st June 2015 following an
audience with the First Lady, with the President of the Republic His
Excellency Paul BIYA also checking in to mark his support for the First
Lady.
The prestigious appointment was awarded
at a brief but highly significant ceremony at the East Wing of Unity
Palace, during which Mr. Michel SIDIBE handed over a trophy and a
certificate of recognition to the First Lady.
Speaking on the significance of the
award, the Executive Director of UNAIDS posited that the distinction of
Madam Chantal BIYA is in recognition of her work of over twenty years in
the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa. He further stated that the First
Lady is a pioneer in the effort to eradicate HIV/AIDS from the
continent. Michel SIDIBE also pointed out that another distinguishing
factor can be seen in the fact that the First Lady associated
operational research to field work in combating the disease, a dual
strategy that has enabled the accomplishment of many tangible results.
The President of the Republic, who was
in attendance to give maximum support to his wife, reaffirmed his
determination to make the fight against HIV/AIDS a priority as he said:
“African Synergies and the Government will redouble efforts in the fight
against HIV/AIDS. I make the pledge in front of you all”. A
Presidential promise that should warm the hearts of all those infected
and affected by HIV/AIDS.
The Executive Director of UNAIDS was
accompanied to Unity Palace the Representative of UNAIDS in Cameroon Dr.
Amadou MBAYE and other close collaborators.
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