Issued by: Government Communications (GCIS)
Pretoria- Health Minister, Dr Nkosazana Zuma will leave for London, UK later this evening, November 23, 1998 to attend the Sixth International Telemedicine Conference.
The Telemedicine Conference, takes place from 24 - 29 November 1998 and will attract delegates from around the globe.
Delegates are expected to focus on the applicability of telecare and telemedicine in their countries and how best this technology can be utilised to advance health and education.
Dr Zuma will return home on Sunday, November 29. During her absence Dr Zola Skwiyiya, Minister of Public Service & Administration will be the Acting Minister of Health.
For more information contact: Mr Khangelani Hlongwane 082 557 0978