Those of you in the New York area may be interested in this event.

The Asia Society, China Institute, and the Committee of 100 are
pleased to invite you to:

Confronting the Public Health Reality in Combating HIV/AIDS in Asia

Wednesday, March 9, 2005
Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street, New York

6:00 - 6:30pm Reception
6:30 - 8:00pm Program

A discussion on the importance of understanding the realities of the
public health situation in China in order to further the fight
against HIV/AIDS, with keynote addresses by:

Dr. David Ho, Director & CEO, Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center
Dr. William Hsiao, K.T. Li Professor of Economics, Harvard University

Following the keynote addresses, there will be a discussion moderated
by Dr. Linda Distlerath, Vice President of Global Health Policy at
Merck & Co. James McCabe, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank will open
the program.

The public health conditions in Asia are often far bleaker than the
West is led to believe. Those working on the ground in rural and
urban areas alike are faced with challenges every day in their
struggle to combat the spread of HIV and AIDS. Foreign aid may prove
to have limited effectiveness given the current infrastructure and
institutional framework in China. At the same time, great strides are
being made at the grassroots level through local initiatives and
innovation. If a sustainable and effective response to HIV/AIDS is to
be put into place, there must be a comprehensive recognition of the
realities of the situation in Asia.

Please join the Asia Society, China Institute, and the Committee of
100 for an evening program to discuss how individuals, international
organizations, and governments are responding to the public health
challenge, and what more must be done in struggle against AIDS in
Asia.

Corporate Sponsorship provided by Standard Chartered Bank.

$7 Students w/ ID $10 Member/NGO $15Nonmembers

To register, contact the Asia Society Box Office at 212-517-ASIA, or
send complete information by fax at 212-517- 8315, or email
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registration or reservation. Cancellation required at least 24 hours
in advance to avoid charges. Reservations that are not
cancelled/claimed will be charged.