Tuesday, February 8, 2011

U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to Host Forum: Smart Investments to Save Lives: Efficiencies, Innovation, Impact

On Thursday, February 10, 2011, PEPFAR will hold a one-day forum entitled “PEPFAR’s Smart Investments to Save More Lives: Efficiencies, Innovation, Impact.”  The meeting will spotlight PEPFAR’s work to gain greater impact and efficiency through smart investments in programs working to save lives from HIV/AIDS.  The discussion will build upon PEPFAR’s ongoing efforts to maximize the impact of every dollar spent.  Speakers include: 

Ambassador Eric Goosby, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, U.S. Department of State
Dr. Yogan Pillay, Department of Health, Republic of South Africa
Dr. Mark Blecher, Ministry of Finance, Republic of South Africa
Dr. Ndwapi Ndwapi, National AIDS Council, Botswana
Dr. Wafaa El Sadr, International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs, Columbia University

The full forum agenda is available online at www.pepfarsmartinvestments.com.