Former U.S President George Bush has launched the HIV and cancer campaign in Lusaka’s George compound.
The former U.S president launched the red ribbon on Friday which signifies AIDS and the pink for cancer.
Mr Bush says there is need for developed countries to help least developed countries stop preventable deaths by cancer and HIV.
He says human life is important requiring an ambitious programme to prevent unnecessary deaths.
The programme which will be rolled out globally has an initial commitment of US $75 million.
First Lady Christine Kaseba appealed to partners in the pink ribbon campaign to ensure people in rural areas also benefit.
Dr Kaseba called on all Zambians to take advantage of the health initiative.
Several partners have pledged more financial resources towards the initiative aimed at fighting HIV AIDS and Cancer.
And United States Ambassador to Zambia Mark Storella says an additional US $3three million will be pumped in the initiative to expand cervical cancer services in the Country.
Earlier on Friday morning Mr. Bush arrived in the country for a two day working visit.
Mr. Bush who is accompanied by his wife Laura and their two daughters arrived at about 09:00 hrs at Kenneth Kaunda International airport.
He was received by President Michael Sata.
First lady Christine Kaseba, cabinet ministers, other government officials and diplomats accredited to Zambia were also on hand to welcome Mr. Bush.
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The former U.S president launched the red ribbon on Friday which signifies AIDS and the pink for cancer.
Mr Bush says there is need for developed countries to help least developed countries stop preventable deaths by cancer and HIV.
He says human life is important requiring an ambitious programme to prevent unnecessary deaths.
The programme which will be rolled out globally has an initial commitment of US $75 million.
First Lady Christine Kaseba appealed to partners in the pink ribbon campaign to ensure people in rural areas also benefit.
Dr Kaseba called on all Zambians to take advantage of the health initiative.
Several partners have pledged more financial resources towards the initiative aimed at fighting HIV AIDS and Cancer.
And United States Ambassador to Zambia Mark Storella says an additional US $3three million will be pumped in the initiative to expand cervical cancer services in the Country.
Earlier on Friday morning Mr. Bush arrived in the country for a two day working visit.
Mr. Bush who is accompanied by his wife Laura and their two daughters arrived at about 09:00 hrs at Kenneth Kaunda International airport.
He was received by President Michael Sata.
First lady Christine Kaseba, cabinet ministers, other government officials and diplomats accredited to Zambia were also on hand to welcome Mr. Bush.
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