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Stephen Lewis - Lecture and Panel

Friday, January 22, 2010 starting at 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
 
 


"Global Health: Hope or Deterioration?" - Mr. Stephen Lewis will address the growing disparity in the standard of health between the developed and developing countries. He will take a hard look at the emergence and re-emergence of communicable diseases, the struggle for pharmaceuticals at low cost, the absence of health professionals, the question of resources, and the overall efforts of impoverished societies to reach the admirable levels of health which characterize Canada and the United States.

Following Mr. Lewis’ lecture, there will be a panel discussion on alternative approaches to addressing the issues surrounding global health. That discussion will include several notable Christians with experience in international health and development including, David Toycen, President of World Vision Canada, Dr. James Rusthoven, an oncologist and bio-ethicist from McMaster University, Amboka Wameyo, Advocacy and Program Manager of World Vision, Davis Omanyo, East Africa Regional Leader for CRWRC, and  Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik, founder and director of The Masai Centre. Musical Guests Krystaal will also be featured.

This event will take place in Redeemer's auditorium and is open to the public. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at ticketwindow.ca. Redeemer students receive a discounted price and should purchase their tickets through Campus Services.

Formerly the UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa, Mr. Lewis is a Professor in Global Health in the Faculty of Social Sciences at McMasterUniversity. He is also Chair of the board of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, which is dedicated to turning the tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa (www.stephenlewisfoundation.org).
 
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