For those of you who will be in Geneva for the World Health Assembly later this month you might be interested in attending a special discussion being hosted by the Ministry of Health, Nigeria in partnership with the UK Coalition Against Neglected Tropical Diseases called:
The power of Integration: achieving the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases
World Health Assembly – Thursday 22 May 2014
Join internationally renowned experts, policy makers and donors to discuss the evolution of integrated and cross-sectoral approaches to the control and elimination of NTDs. This interactive forum will identify best practices and the latest innovative implementation strategies being employed by endemic country governments and their development partners.
Speakers include:
• Prof Onyebuchi Chukwu, Minister of Health, Nigeria
• Dr Bridget Okoeguale, Director of Public Health, Nigeria
• Dr Dirk Engels, Director, Dept of Control of NTDs, WHO
• Dr Wendy Harrison, Chair, UK Coalition Against NTDs
• Nichola Cadge, Health Advisor, DFID
Time: 12.15 – 13.45
Venue: Room XXIII (23)
RSVP: a.hulme@malariaconsortium.org
Lunch and refreshments will be provided
Find out more at www.ntd-coalition.org and follow us at @UK_NTD
Please download and share the flyer and agenda with colleagues who might interested in attending.