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XVIth Conference
Tttbercle, Lond., (1961), 42, 119 INTERNATIONAL
UNION AGAINST TUBERCULOSIS
XVlth C O N F E R E N C E The XVlth Conference will be held in Toronto, Canada, from September 10th--14th, 1961. It will offer an excellent opportunity for those interested in the problems of tuberculosis to meet others from many parts of the world, not only from the 67 member countries, but also from other countries not yet affiliated to the Union. The preliminary programme of scientific sessions isas follows:--
Sept. 1 I th. Bacteriological, tfierapeutic and epidemiological aspects of the problems of primary drug resistant tubercle bacill. (Chairman--Prof. B. Kreis, (France)). How to inform the general public that tuberculosis is not yet under control. (Chairman--Dr. G. J. Wherrett (Canada)). Sept. 12th. Pulmonary tuberculosis in persons over 50 years of age. (Chairman--Prof. A. Omodei Zorini (Italy)). Prospective role of voluntary tuberculosis association throughout the world. (Chairman--Dr. T. Gedde-Dahl (Norway)). Methods of improving and checking the taking of the prescribed drugs by tuberculous patients. (Chairman--Dr. P. V. Benjamin (India)). Sept. 13th. New concepts regarding the significance of tuberculin sensitivity. (Chairman--Dr. S. Nissen-Meyer (Norway)). Respiratory efficiency in pulmonary tuberculosis patients (Chairman--Prof. J. K. Kraan (Netherlands)). The problem of rapid inactivation of isoniazid. (Chairman--Dr. A. R. Armstrong (Canada)). The problem of the relation between -:trcoidosis and tuberculosis. (Chairman--Dr. Sven Lofgren (Sweden)). Sept. 14th. The eradication of tuberculosis in .,. different countries according to existing conditions. (Chairman--Prof. Walsh Mcl)crm~)tt (U.S.A.)). Arrangements have been made for two sessions to be held simultaneously, allowing more time for each. On three afternoons there will be sessions of 'Free Communications', with a number of short papers on a variety of subjects. A programme is being arranged of receptions, visits to medical and cultural institutions, entertainments and excursions and tours after the Conference has ended. As a large proportion of the participants at the Conference will probably be staying in New York on their journey home, the National Tuberculosis Association of the United States is preparing a programme of visits to medical and other establishments. Those wishing to attend the Conference should write to the Secretariat of the International Union against Tuberculosis, 15 rue Pomereu, Paris (16). The Secretary of the Canadian Conference Organising Committee is Dr. C. W. L. Jeanes, Canadian Tuberculosis Association, 265 Elgin Street, Ottawa, 4. It is likely that charter flights will be arranged from Europe, through the official travel agencies of the Conference, with considerable reduction in the expense of travelling to Canada. In Great Britain the Chest and Heart Association is planning to make arrangements for 'group travel' for doctors, their wives and families. B.y sea, the cost of the return journey (August 30th to
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September 30th) would be approximately s and by air (September 7th to September 24th) s To conform with the international airline regulations, all those who use the charter air flight must be members of the Chest & Heart Association. It will be possible to travel one way only on this flight (approximate cost s but preference will be given to those who book the round trip. Further details may be obtained from the Secretary-General (Dr. Harley Williams), Tavistock House North, Tavistock Square, London, W.C.1.
UNION AGAINST TUBERCULOSIS
XVlth C O N F E R E N C E The XVlth Conference will be held in Toronto, Canada, from September 10th--14th, 1961. It will offer an excellent opportunity for those interested in the problems of tuberculosis to meet others from many parts of the world, not only from the 67 member countries, but also from other countries not yet affiliated to the Union. The preliminary programme of scientific sessions isas follows:--
Sept. 1 I th. Bacteriological, tfierapeutic and epidemiological aspects of the problems of primary drug resistant tubercle bacill. (Chairman--Prof. B. Kreis, (France)). How to inform the general public that tuberculosis is not yet under control. (Chairman--Dr. G. J. Wherrett (Canada)). Sept. 12th. Pulmonary tuberculosis in persons over 50 years of age. (Chairman--Prof. A. Omodei Zorini (Italy)). Prospective role of voluntary tuberculosis association throughout the world. (Chairman--Dr. T. Gedde-Dahl (Norway)). Methods of improving and checking the taking of the prescribed drugs by tuberculous patients. (Chairman--Dr. P. V. Benjamin (India)). Sept. 13th. New concepts regarding the significance of tuberculin sensitivity. (Chairman--Dr. S. Nissen-Meyer (Norway)). Respiratory efficiency in pulmonary tuberculosis patients (Chairman--Prof. J. K. Kraan (Netherlands)). The problem of rapid inactivation of isoniazid. (Chairman--Dr. A. R. Armstrong (Canada)). The problem of the relation between -:trcoidosis and tuberculosis. (Chairman--Dr. Sven Lofgren (Sweden)). Sept. 14th. The eradication of tuberculosis in .,. different countries according to existing conditions. (Chairman--Prof. Walsh Mcl)crm~)tt (U.S.A.)). Arrangements have been made for two sessions to be held simultaneously, allowing more time for each. On three afternoons there will be sessions of 'Free Communications', with a number of short papers on a variety of subjects. A programme is being arranged of receptions, visits to medical and cultural institutions, entertainments and excursions and tours after the Conference has ended. As a large proportion of the participants at the Conference will probably be staying in New York on their journey home, the National Tuberculosis Association of the United States is preparing a programme of visits to medical and other establishments. Those wishing to attend the Conference should write to the Secretariat of the International Union against Tuberculosis, 15 rue Pomereu, Paris (16). The Secretary of the Canadian Conference Organising Committee is Dr. C. W. L. Jeanes, Canadian Tuberculosis Association, 265 Elgin Street, Ottawa, 4. It is likely that charter flights will be arranged from Europe, through the official travel agencies of the Conference, with considerable reduction in the expense of travelling to Canada. In Great Britain the Chest and Heart Association is planning to make arrangements for 'group travel' for doctors, their wives and families. B.y sea, the cost of the return journey (August 30th to
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September 30th) would be approximately s and by air (September 7th to September 24th) s To conform with the international airline regulations, all those who use the charter air flight must be members of the Chest & Heart Association. It will be possible to travel one way only on this flight (approximate cost s but preference will be given to those who book the round trip. Further details may be obtained from the Secretary-General (Dr. Harley Williams), Tavistock House North, Tavistock Square, London, W.C.1.