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"Minus Malaria" Week

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Anne Hu | Phoenix Staff

In print | November 13, 2008

This week, Global Health Forum’s “Minus Malaria” campaign addresses the burden of the disease. The week kicked off with chalkings and a panel on “The Economic and Social Impacts of Malaria” on Tuesday. The following is a schedule of events to come:

Speaker: Dr. Akhil B. Vaidya
Thursday, October 13th, 5:30p.m. in Kohlberg 116
Interested in learning more about the burden of malaria from an expert? On Thursday, October 13th at 5:30 pm, Dr. Akhil B. Vaidya will present a lecture in Kohlberg 116 for everyone who wants to learn more about malaria, including those who don’t know much about it. Dr. Vaidya is a professor and the Director of Microbiology and Immunology at the Center for Molecular Parasitology of Drexel University College of Medicine.

Peaslee Debate
Thursday, November 13, 8p.m. in Sci 199
Come experience a lively debate about the international community’s role in aiding countries and populations affected by malaria. Is there an obligation for the international community to act, and if so, how can and should countries like the US help? Some of Peaslee’s finest debaters surely won’t disappoint-—and spectators will even be able to add their two cents’ worth before the night is through.

Parlor Party
Saturday, 9-12p.m. in Shane Lounge