The Center presents Health Systems' Transformation: Lessons Learned from Holland and Switzerland Relevant to the United States and the Americas
The panel discussion and reception will take palce on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at the George Washington Univeristy Hospital

GW Grand Rounds Featuring Ambassador Mark Dybul, MD, United States Global AIDS Coordinator
Dr. Dybul's presentation entitled " Global HIV: Challenges, Opportunities and Responsibilities" will take place on Thursday, November 13 from 10:30a.m. - 12:00p.m. at the GW Hospital

Dr. Akukwe Named Executive Chairman of African Union Africa Diaspora Health Initiative
The Initiative seeks to link specific health expertise among Africans in the Diaspora in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America to specific health needs in African countries.

Dr. Peter Piot To Head Imperial College's New Institute For Global Health
Dr Peter Piot, Executive Director of UNAIDS, has been appointed as the first Director of the new Institute for Global Health at Imperial College London. Dr. Piot will leave UNAIDS at the end of 2008.

The Washington Post Reports on the Need for Continued Commitments for Foreign Aid
As major economie weaken, President Bush urges commitment to the world's most vulnerable

GWU Grand Rounds Features Dr. Julie Gerberding and Milestones Exhibit
The inaugural grand rounds presentation focused on "Global Health Protection in the 21st Century," and the Pfizer "Milestones in Public Health" traveling exhibit.  

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