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Policy Series: International Day of the African Child
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Briefing: 4:30–5:30 pm
- followed by -
Reception & Presentation of
Congressional Award for Global Health: 5:30–7:00 pm
Rayburn House Office Building
Room B369
Washington, D.C.
 The Global Health Council and the African Union held a briefing and reception commemorating the International Day of the African Child. This day is recognized throughout the world as an opportunity to reflect on progress toward health, education, equality and protection for all the continent’s children. Two thirds of both neonatal and young child deaths – more than 6 million every year – are from preventable and treatable causes such as pneumonia and malaria. Speakers addressed accomplishments and gaps in general health, nutrition, education and child trafficking – all areas that contribute to the well being of Africa’s children.
Featured Speakers:- The Honorable Amina Salum Ali, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the African Union
- Al Bartlett, Senior Child Survival Advisor, USAID
| view statement- Vivian Lowery Derryck, Senior Vice President & Director of Public Private Partnerships, Academy for Educational Development
| view statement- Sara Friedman, Global AIDS Program Information Officer, Global Health Council
| view statement- Jim Lutzweiler, Outreach Director, World Learning
Moderator: Maurice Middleberg, Vice President, Global Health Council
The briefing was directly followed by a reception to present the Honorable Betty McCollum (D-MN) with the second annual Congressional Award for Global Health. Award presented by The Honorable Amina Salum Ali, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the African Union.
View Betty McCollum's remarks.
category: Global Health Council News : General Health News
contributed by Liza Nanni on 29 May 2007
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