The epidemic of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) has struck East Asia and other
parts of the world with a vengeance. Its medical implications are still unclear and work has just
begun on finding a cure. The economic implications of SARS are, however, all too clear. It
has had a serious impact on tourism and the overall economies of China, Hong Kong,
Vietnam, Singapore and even Canada.
Dr. Marlo Libel of the Pan American Health Organization, the local office of the World
Health Organization, will discuss the epidemiology of SARS and provide a perspective on the
potential for controlling and conquering the disease. Murray Hiebert, Washington bureau
chief for the Far Eastern Economic Review, which has covered the crisis intensively, will give an
overview of its economic and political impact.
|
In collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization.
No charge. Please note that reservations are taken in the order received until the event is full. Reservations required by noon, Tuesday, May 13. Metro: Foggy Bottom (3 blocks). Parking: Columbia Plaza garage on E Street and Virginia Avenue, NW.
To reserve, please download and print the reservation form (PDF - 65.9Kb), and mail the completed form to: Asia Society, 1800 K Street NW, Suite 1102, Washington, DC 20006, or fax to 202.833.0189. Members of the press are required to register in advance for Asia Society programs. Please telephone 202.833.ASIA (2742) to confirm reservations.
|
