Press Releases

February 8, 2007

Archbishop Tutu endorses Phambili

Durban, South Africa - Loyiso Bala, noted South African entertainer today issued the following statement regarding the commencement of the Phambili HIV vaccine efficacy trial in South Africa (HVTN 503):

"I feel very honoured to lend what ever I can to make this study a great success as I do believe that apart from many challenges that we face as South Africans today, HIV and AIDS still remain the biggest threat to our beautiful country."

"We are not the richest or the most developed country in the world but where our richness lies is in our people. It is studies like this that will make sure that we are preserved to keep on setting a great example of reconciliation to the rest of the world."