Question NW4049 to the Minister of Health
14 December 2023 - NW4049
Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister of Health
Whether, with regard to the 11th SA AIDS Conference, 2023, that was held in Durban, his department ordered an expo stand; if so, (a) for how many days, (b) what was the cost of the stand (i) in total and (ii) for each day, (c) how (i) was the stand utilised and (ii) is return on investment measured in relation to the stand?
Reply:
The National Department of Health organized an exhibition stand in collaboration with the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) during the 11th SA AIDS Conference.
a) The exhibition stand was on display for three (3) days in line with the exhibition hall operational period.
b) The total cost for the stand was -
- Total cost for three (3) days amounted to R1,055,951. The cost of the stand included booking of exhibition space at the Durban ICC exhibition Hall, Conceptualization, design, production and dismantling of an exhibition stand frame, panels, related items and Recording, production and editing of videography and photography of HIV/AIDS, STIs and TB interventions/programmes that were showcased during the exhibition.
- Costs were not broken-down per day. According to the terms and conditions of the Conference Organisers, the Exhibition space is booked for the duration of the Conference, there are no daily rates applicable.
c) (i) The stand was utilised as a platform to popularise the current National Strategic Plan (NSP) for HIV, TB and STIs: 2023-2028, and showcasing the achievements of the country’s HIV response.
(ii) Return on investment is that the Department in collaboration with SANAC was able to provide a platform for engagement (dialogues) with various stakeholders on innovative interventions implemented to prevent new HIV infections. Furthermore, delegates had the opportunity to share lessons learnt, best practices and new scientific and behavioural developments in HIV response.
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