Monday, March 16, 2009

Symposium - Conflict and Health in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

Thursday March 19
5:30 pm
Upper Hall, ULU (Malet Street, London)

Speakers:

* Dr. Richard Horton, Editor of The Lancet
* Rajaie Batniji, University of Oxford
* Dr. Swee Chai Ang, Founder of Medical Aid for Palestinians
* Dr Miri Weingarten, Physicians for Human Rights-Israel

The recent conflict in Gaza has once again brought the impact of war on public health to the forefront. This symposium will be an opportunity to discuss and critically consider this intersection in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

Advance tickets available during lunch outside the refectory or email lshtm.ssgswg@gmail.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

A £2-£5 entry donation is suggested. All proceeds to Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP).

ORGANISED BY: LSHTM Students and Staff Group in Solidarity with Gaza

Suggested resource: http://www.thelancet.com/series/health-in-the-occupied-palestinian-territory

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