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June 2009
 Congratulations to Dr. Famida Jiwa, who has recently
been appointed as Vice Chair of the Committee of National Societies (CNS) of the International Osteoporosis
Foundation (IOF). Dr. Famida Jiwa was recently elected to the position of Chair of the Patient Societies
Subcommittee of the Committee of National Societies (CNS) of the IOF for a term of two years. The IOFs CNS
currently comprises 188 full or associate member societies in 91 countries, territories and regions
worldwide. Many members of the CNS belong to the Patient Societies Subcommittee, an important forum for
sharing information about international awareness and education programs carried out by the patient-oriented
societies within the CNS. Activities of these societies include lobbying for better prevention, promoting
early diagnosis for those at high risk for the disease and empowering the patient through support groups and
independent information about treatment options.
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