PEPFAR Book Discussion Scheduled at CSIS
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) will host a public discussion on the history of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, featuring author John Donnelly discussing his book Lifeline: The Story of PEPFAR, the Greatest Humanitarian Initiative of Our Time, CSIS reported. The event is organized by the CSIS Bipartisan Alliance for Global Health Security and the CSIS Africa Program.
Event Schedule and Access Details
The in-person and webcast conversation is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. An in-person reception and book signing will follow immediately from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the venue through East City Bookshop. Support for the event comes from the Gates Foundation.
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Origins and Impact of PEPFAR
Published by HarperCollins, Donnelly’s book details how the U.S. government built PEPFAR as a start-up development program targeting the global AIDS epidemic. The initiative eventually saved more than 26 million lives, according to the book’s accounts. The narrative spans from the program’s inception through early 2009, drawing insights from interviews with more than 200 global health leaders.
Perspectives From Global Health Leaders
The research behind Lifeline incorporates viewpoints from key figures involved in the program’s rollout and administration. Interviewees range from George W. Bush and Dr. Anthony Fauci to local physicians practicing across Africa.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Event
Where is the book discussion taking place?
The event is hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, offering both an in-person attendance option and a live webcast for remote participants.
Who authored Lifeline: The Story of PEPFAR?
John Donnelly authored the book, which draws from interviews with more than 200 global health figures and leaders.
What time does the book signing begin?
The in-person book signing and reception run from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 27, following the main panel conversation.
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