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5th Atlanta Summit: Global Health and Refugees

This conference will focus on the critical issues impacting the health and refugee crisis across the world.

Featuring

Dr. Thomas Frieden, CDC Director

Dr. Paul Spiegel, Deputy Director of the Division of Programme Support and Management at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

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This year, we focus on the 60 million refugees and displaced, the most since World War II. The Conference will examine the severe effects wars have had on health conditions in Syria, Africa and Southeast Asia and how receiving countries are handling temporary refugees and refugee resettlement. Listen to panel discussions on Besieged Populations and Strengthening Regional CapacitiesCoordinating National, International and NGO efforts; and Meeting the Health Needs of Refugees.

What: 5th Atlanta Summit: Global Health and Refugees

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When: Monday, May 2, 2016. Registration: 7:30 a.m. Program: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where: Westin Buckhead Hotel, 3391 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326

Price: Complimentary admission, pre-registration is required

Register: http://wacatl.robinson.gsu.edu/event/2016-atlanta-summit-global-health-r...

Contact: Henna Rennie (404) 413-7647, hrennie@gsu.edu

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