The international threat of drug-resistant diseases around the world will be the topic of a congressional hearing of the House global health panel chaired by U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04). The head of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the chief U.S. government office tasked with addressing health threats and policy, will testify.

    “Meeting the Challenge of Drug-Resistant Diseases in Developing Countries,” is the topic of a congressional hearing to be held by the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.

Who:               Congressman Smith, Chairman of the global health subcommittee on the Foreign Affairs Committee; other Members of the subcommittee.

Chief witness:

Dr. Tom Frieden, M.D., Director
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services

What:             Congressional hearing: “Meeting the Challenge of Drug-Resistant Diseases in Developing Countries”

When:             Tuesday, April 23 @ 3 p.m.

Where:            2172 Rayburn House Office Building on the first floor.