For immediate release
March 16, 2009
Contact: Katherine P Martha
202-687-4328
kpm43@georgetown.edu
Georgetown to Host Discussion on Global AIDS Funding
WHO:

Peter Mugyenyi, founding director of Uganda's HIV/AIDS Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)

Mark Dybul, former U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and co-director,  Center for Global Health, O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law, Georgetown University

WHAT:

Georgetown's Africa Interest Network (GAIN) and Physicians for Human Rights are hosting a discussion, “It's Not Over: Global AIDS Funding in an Era of Uncertainty” featuring an introduction by Mark Dybul and lecture by Peter Mugyenyi, who will be speaking about his work at JCRC on HIV prevention, care and treatment, and his perspective on the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).  In particular, he will speak to PEPFAR's contributions and areas for further refinement, and will comment on the implications of the global economic crisis for existing programs and future initiatives.

WHEN:
Wednesday, March 18th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Georgetown University
Riggs Library (3rd Floor Healy Hall)
37th & O Streets, NW
Washington, D.C. 20057
SPONSORS:
Georgetown Africa Interest Network (GAIN)
Physicians for Human Rights
COVERAGE:
Media interested in covering this event should RSVP to Katie Martha in the Office of Communications at 202-687-4328 or kpm43@georgetown.edu. Press will need to present valid credentials on campus.