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No. 093-03 July 25, 2003
Updated Time - Efforts to Help Rebuild the Iraqi Health System

Assistant Secretary of Defense William Winkenwerder will conduct a news conference today at 1 p.m. EDT to discuss Defense Department efforts to help rebuild the Iraqi health system and to advise the Iraqi Ministry of Health. The briefing will be in the DoD Briefing Room, Pentagon 2E781.

Media representatives who do not have a Pentagon building pass and wish to cover this event should arrive at the Pentagon's North Parking Entrance at 12:30 p.m. for an escort.  Media without a Pentagon building pass must have proof of affiliation and two forms of photo identification.

Media point of contact is Jim Turner, (703) 697-5135.