Auxiliary Luncheon: Tuberculosis and Women's Health: Lessons of Survival and Advocacy from South Africa and the US Under the umbrella of the Global Health Initiative (GHI), the US establishes a common framework for global health and aims to enhance coordination among US global health programs through a health systems strengthening and women-centered approach. This session will discuss women and tuberculosis (TB) as part of a broad women's health agenda. In addition, the session will examine the state of advocacy on TB, specifically goals and metrics related to advocacy and what can be done to increase awareness of this disease that takes the lives of 4,500 each day. Come hear the compelling story and TB survival experience of International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Global TB Advocate Ms. Gerry Elsdon, who will be accompanied by expert panelists in the areas of advocacy and global health.
