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University of Iowa News Release
10/26/2009
Barkey to speak Nov. 2 about eliminating lymphatic filariasis in Haiti
Nanette Barkey, University of Iowa assistant professor in the department of community and behavioral health in the UI College of Public Health, will talk about problems surrounding the program to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) in Haiti at noon Monday, Nov. 2, in Meeting Room A of the Iowa City Public Library in downtown Iowa City. This lecture is free and open to the public.
Lymphatic filariasis is a parasitic disease caused by the African eye worm, a microscopic thread-like worm. The disease can be eliminated in a population if everyone takes a drug once a year for five to seven years. Barkey will place this example in the larger context of deeper global health issues. During the spring of 2009, Barkey studied this disease in Haiti and developed intervention strategies that are currently being evaluated.
This lecture is part of the International Mondays lecture series, sponsored by the UI International Programs, Iowa City Public Library and the Stanley-UI Foundation Support Organization. Offering a forum for individuals with varied international experiences, the format is intended to allow for a question and answer session after the talk.
STORY SOURCE: International Mondays Lecture Series
MEDIA CONTACT: Carly Andrews 319-335-0345, carly-andrews@uiowa.edu