Dr Tlou receives American nursing honour

The Award was established to recognise individuals for their dedication to promoting quality care in nursing. The AAN board of directors says Tlou has demonstrated a sincere personal and professional desire to improve the safety and quality of patient care on a global front. The award was presented at the academy's meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America, November 7 2008 where she made a presentation.

Tlou is an executive member of the International AIDS Society and she chairs the ethics committee of the Global Fund.