Elizabeth Mataka was the United Nations Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa, as appointed on 21 May 2007 by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, replacing Stephen Lewis. She served in this position till 13 July 2012. Mataka is a national of Botswana and a resident of Zambia. She served as the vice-chair of the board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Elizabeth Mataka | |
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 Mataka attending the 2009 World Economic Forum on Africa | |
| United Nations Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa | |
| In office 21 May 2007 – 13 July 2012 | |
| Appointed by | Ban Ki-moon |
| Preceded by | Stephen Lewis |
References
edit- Heartfield, Kate (12 June 2007). "A new voice for AIDS in Africa". Ottawa Citizen. p. A12.
External links
edit- Secretary-General Appoints Elizabeth Mataka, United Nations, 21 May 2007
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