The Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC*), an entity of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy will tomorrow, 13 June 2019 present a strategy on the reduction of TB and HIV in the mining industry at the 9th South African AIDS Conference in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

The strategy was developed to assist the South African Mining Industry to implement strategic initiatives to prevent and reduce new TB and HIV infections.

Members of the media are invited to cover the programme, scheduled to take place as follows:

Date:            13 June 2019

Venue:         Hall 4, Durban ICC, KwaZulu-Natal

Time:           16h00

Members of the media are urged to confirm their attendance at the following email mpeter@mhsc.org.za  or Masanda Peter on 071 193 9995, and for any media enquiries.

Note to Editors: *The MHSC is tasked with the role of advising the Department on occupational health and safety legislation; research outcomes focused on improving and promoting occupational health and safety in South African mines.