Secretary Sebelius to Attend World Health Assembly in Geneva
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--(Business Wire)--
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will represent the United
States at the World Health Assembly in Geneva on May 18 and 19. At the Assembly,
Sebelius will host a series of bilateral meetings, discuss the United States`
response to the H1N1 flu virus and reaffirm the Obama Administration`s
commitment to improving public health.
A schedule of events Sebelius will attend that are open to members of the media
in Geneva is included below. Members of the media can contact Mr. Richard
Wilbur, Deputy Public Affairs Counselor at the U.S. Mission to the United
Nations in Geneva for further information: (41) 22.749.4362 / 4259.
For details regarding press access to World Health Assembly meetings and press
events, please contact United Nations Department of Public Information in Geneva
(41) 22.917.2313. Email contact for accreditations: cfegli@unog.ch.
Monday, May 18
12:00 p.m. Local Time (6:00 a.m. Eastern Time) Sebelius speaks on panel with representatives from Mexico and Canada regarding H1N1 influenza
Palais des Nations
Salle 17
2:30 p.m. Local Time (8:30 a.m. Eastern Time) Sebelius delivers remarks to Second Plenary Session
Palais des Nations
Plenary Hall
Tuesday, May 19
11:30 a.m. Local Time (5:30 a.m. Eastern Time) Sebelius holds press conference
Palais des Nations
Salle III
HHS Press Office
202-690-6343
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