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Ugandan Doctor Guest at State of Union

January 29, 2003

Dr. Peter Mugyeny of Uganda was among the guests who sat with first lady Laura Bush in the House of Representatives gallery Tuesday as President George W. Bush delivered the State of the Union address. Mugyeny is the director of the Joint Clinical Research Center in Uganda, which has pioneered advanced antiretroviral treatment for HIV/AIDS in Africa. He chairs the Ugandan AIDS task force, which has developed a comprehensive plan for HIV prevention, care and treatment. Mugyeny is also the chair of the African Dialogue on AIDS.

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Adapted from:
Washington Times
01.28.03; United Press International, Sarah Coffey

This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update.

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