Kigali, November 18–The Minister of Education Dr Charles Murigande has called on all stakeholders to double their efforts in delivering better services in the fight against the HIV Aids scourge.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 5th National Pediatric Conference on Wednesday, the minister hailed the conference, saying that it had drawn experts from different corners.

Kigali, November 17–The National AIDS Control Commission (CNLS) on Tuesday 17 November 2009 called on partners involved in the fight against AIDS to increase efforts towards early diagnosis of HIV positive children through testing.

The CNLS Executive Secretary, Dr. Anita Asiimwe told participants at the 5th  Pediatric Conference at Kigali Serena Hotel that there is need to ‘put in another level of effort’ including training of health care providers in the treatment of children.

Live music performances and drama characterized the opening of the 5th National Paediatric Conference on Monday at the Kigali Serena Hotel. Renowned Rwandan artists like Masamba, The Ben, Miss Jojo and others treated guests to a powerful music performance that passed a message calling upon parents to be open while talking to children about HIV/AIDS and its prevention.

Before the music, University Centre for Arts, a group based in the Southern Province, performed drama and comedy that showed children demonstrating against parents not being open to their children on the HIV/AIDS scourge.