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Eighth International Conference Health and Environment: Global Partners For Global Solutions United Nations Headquarters, New York April 22 and 23, 1999 (10 A.M. to 6 P.M.)

Topic: Environmental Challenges to Health Through Key Stages of Life
Organized By World Information Transfer, Inc.
Co-Sponsored By United Nations Department of Public Information

Keynote: H.E. Under-Secretary General Kensaku Hogen

Session Topics

April 22, Thursday
10 Am - 1 PM: Health and Environment in the 21st Century
3 - 6 PM: Health and Environment: Focus on Older Persons

April 23, Friday
10 Am - 1 PM: Health and Environment: Focus on Youth
3 - 6 PM: Environment and the Emotionally and Chronologically Challenged

Speakers
H.E.Kofi Annan, Secretary-General *
H.E. Dr. Karam Karam, Minister of Health of Lebanon
Dr. Klaus Topfer, Director-General UNEP*
Ms. Carol Bellamy, Executive Director, UNICEF*
Dr. Nitan Desai, Under-Secretary General, DESA*
Mr. Jayantha Dhanapala, Under-Secretary General for Disarmament Affairs
Mr. Miles Stoby, Assistant Under-Secretary General for the Millennium Assembly
H. E. Ambassador Penelope Wensley, Mission of Australia
H. E. Ambassador Betty King, Mission of the United States
H. E. Ambassador Julia Tavares Alvarez, Mission of Dominican Republic
Dr. Shigenobu Nagataki, Director, Hiroshima Radiation Effects Research Foundation
Dr. Vamik Volkan, Director, Center for the Study of the Mind, Univ. Virginia Medical School
Dr. M. El-Banna, Ministry of Health, Cairo, Egypt
Dr. Maritza Tennassee, PAHO
Dr. F.S.M. Bassani, WHO
Hon. Simon Upton, Chair, Commission on Sustainable Development*
Dr. Ruth A. Etzel, Director, Dept. of Epidemiology, US Dept. of Agriculture
Dr. Patricia Myscowski, Dept. of Dermatology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital, New York
Dr. Dannie Swistel, Director, Cardiovascular Dept., St. Lukes Hospital, New York
Dr. Cham E. Dallas, Director, Toxicology Program, Univ. of Georgia
Dr. Guido Pincheira Vega, Director, Dept. of Ecology, Univ. of Chile
Dr. Peter Orris, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL
Dr. Gilda Glasinovich, Chair, Council on the Status of Latin American Women
Dr. Susan Vaughan, National Institute of Mental Health, New York
Mr. Robert F. Fox, Jr., President, Fox & Fowle Architects
Mr. Thomas Comitta, Thomas Comitta Associates

*Invited

An Open Letter from Dr. Christine Durbak, Founder of World Information Transfer February 22, 1999 Dear Colleague: On behalf of World Information Transfer, I have the honor of inviting you to attend our Eighth International Conference on "Health and the Environment: Global Partners for Global Solutions," on April 22 and 23, 1999, at the United Nations, co-sponsored by the UN Department of Public Information. This year's theme is "Environmental challenges to Human Health Through Key Stages of Life." As you may be aware, our conferences, held at the United Nations, are widely acclaimed for their quality of presentations and participants. You will notice from the attached conference agenda that this year's program contains very important subjects and many distinguished speakers. We would be honored if you are personally able to attend our conference. We would also like to extend this invitation to others who you feel will benefit from our presentations on this very important topic. ALTHOUGH OUR CONFERENCE IS FREE, DUE TO VERY STRICT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS AT THE UNITED NATIONS, YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE. This letter will act as your invitation, so please fill in your response below and fax to us by April 9, 1999. Sincerely, Dr. Christine K. Durbak, Chair World Information Transfer, Inc. WORLD INFORMATION TRANSFER CANNOT ASSIST WITH VISA APPLICATIONS TO THE US FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTENDING THIS CONFERENCE. REGISTRATION FORM I will attend the Conference on April 22nd and 23rd. Name: Affiliation: Address: City, State, Zip: Fax: Email: WIT will hold two luncheons in the Delegates Dining room of the UN on April 22th and 23rd with a guest speaker. Registration for the luncheon program is separate and carries a fee. For luncheon registration information contact World Information Transfer: I will join you at the Faculty Luncheon on April 22nd at $75/person. I will join you at the Faculty Luncheon on April 23rd at $75/person. PLEASE SEND CHECK FOR LUNCHEONS IN U.S. CURRENCY TO: WORLD INFORMATION TRANSFER, INC., 444 PARK AVE. SOUTH, SUITE 1202, NY, NY 10016, USA REGISTRATION FORM MUST BE FAXED. WIT CANNOT ACCEPT EMAIL OR TELEPHONE REGISTRATIONS. FAX- 212-686-2172

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