Elizabeth Mataka

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
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 byBan Ki-moon
Preceded byStephen Lewis

References

  • Heartfield, Kate (12 June 2007). "A new voice for AIDS in Africa". Ottawa Citizen. p. A12.


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