Launch of the PLOS Medicine paper on WASH and maternal and newborn health

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Launch of the PLOS Medicine paper on WASH and maternal and newborn health

By The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Date and time

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 17:00 - 18:00 GMT

Location

John Snow Lecture Theatre

Keppel Street London WC1E 7HT United Kingdom

Description


Invitation to attend the

Launch of the PLOS Medicine paper

From joint thinking to joint action: A call to action on improving water, sanitation and hygiene for maternal and newborn health

and a discussion on how water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) can accelerate progress on maternal and newborn health

on the 15th of December 2014 at 5:00 – 6:00 PM

followed by a reception until 7:00 PM

at the John Snow Lecture Theatre, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London, WC1E 7HT.

We are delighted to invite you to attend the launch of an important new paper published by PLOS Medicine. This paper, authored by scientists and technical experts from leading universities and international agencies, outlines the importance of WASH for maternal and neonatal health outcomes.


The event will be chaired by Oliver Cumming (LSHTM) and speakers will include:

  • Ms Jane Edmondson (Head of Human Development, UK DFID)
  • Dr Maria Neira (Director of Public Health and Environment, WHO)
  • Professor Oona Campbell (LSHTM)
  • Professor Wendy Graham (University of Aberdeen, & SoapBox)
  • Dr Paul Simpson (Deputy Editor, PLOS Medicine)
  • Ms Yael Velleman (Senior Policy Analyst, WaterAid)


Seating is limited, so we would request that you register as soon as possible (free of charge).

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