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IOF Welcomes Dr. Famida Jiwa as Chair of the Committee of National Societies

February 9, 2024

Following the elections held for the position of Chair of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Committee of National Societies (CNS), Dr. Famida Jiwa, President and CEO, Osteoporosis Canada has been elected Chair for the term 2024-2028.


As Chair of the IOF CNS, Dr. Jiwa will be sitting on the Board of Trustees as an ex-officio member and her term as Chair of the CNS will formally start in April 2024, on the occasion of the Committee of National Societies Annual Meeting, planned in London on April 11, 2024.

Dr. Jiwa will have the opportunity to designate the Vice-Chair of the CNS, who will be introduced to all CNS Members during the CNS Annual Meeting in London.

Congratulations to Dr. Famida Jiwa.

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