Journalist Call on the Findings of the 2014 Global Tuberculosis Report


October 21, 2014

On Wednesday, October 22, the World Health Organization will release its annual update on the global tuberculosis (TB) epidemic. Members of the media are invited to join a call to discuss report findings and their implications for the future of the global fight against TB, one of the world’s deadliest communicable diseases. The call will include time for questions from members of the press.

Wednesday October 22nd
10:00 AM EST / 3:00 PM BST

Toll Free Dial-In Number (US/Canada): (877) 628-1639
International Dial-In Number: 001 928 328 1378
Conference ID: 24320698
 

 Speakers:
 

  • Dr. Mario Raviglione, Director of the Global Tuberculosis Programme at the World Health Organization
  • Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, Health Minister of South Africa, and Chair of the Stop TB Partnership Coordinating Board
  • Dr. Joanne Carter, Executive Director of RESULTS Educational Fund and Vice-Chair of the Stop TB Partnership Coordinating Board

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For more information:

Colin Smith
RESULTS Deputy Director of Communications
001-202-783-4800 x139
[email protected]

 

RESULTS and RESULTS Educational Fund are sister organizations that together are a leading force in ending poverty in the United States and around the world. We create long-term solutions to poverty by supporting programs that address its root causes. The collective voices of passionate grassroots activists, coordinated with grass-tops efforts driven by our staff, leverage millions of dollars for programs and improved policies that give low-income people the tools to move out of poverty.

 

 

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