Media advisory - Pre-Summit Event

TORONTO, May 26 2014 /CNW/ - As the recent measles outbreaks in Canada demonstrate, infectious diseases have no borders. Children all over the world must receive routine immunizations to prevent these diseases from spreading. Today, 22 million children do not receive these basic vaccines, and receiving them could mean the difference between life and death.

On the eve of Prime Minister Harper's "Saving Every Women, Every Child" Summit join us for a panel discussion to learn about the impact of global immunization campaigns and to promote the importance of vaccines in saving the lives of millions of children.

WHERE:	1 Devonshire Place, University of Toronto, Campbell Room
WHEN:	Tuesday, May 27^th | 5-7pm
WHO:	Moderator: Sarah Taylor, TV Host, Photographer, Activist Opening remarks by Dr. Awa Marie Coll Seck, Minister of Health Senegal Panelists: Dr. Mercy Ahun, Special Representative for GAVI eligible countries Dr. John Kirton, Director of the G8 Research Group Dr. Mickey Chopra, Chief of Health, UNICEF

PHOTO/VIDEO OPPORTUNITY:

• Group photo opportunity with all speakers
• Opportunity to interview speakers and audience

To Register: http://munkschool.utoronto.ca/event/16214/

SOURCE: RESULTS Canada

Julie Savard Shaw, [email protected], 613-408-4658