Ho and Hsiao - AIDS in Asia lecture

March 3, 2005

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. Ho, Director & CEO, Diamond AIDS Research Center

Dr. Hsiao, K.T. Li Professor of Economics, Harvard University

Following the keynote addresses, there will be a discussion moderated

by Dr. Distlerath, Vice President of Global Health Policy at

Merck & Co. 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

BoxOffice@.... Credit card required for advance

registration or reservation. Cancellation required at least 24 hours

in advance to avoid charges. Reservations that are not

cancelled/claimed will be charged.

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