WMHS TALKS ARCHIVE

The Legacy of Two Frenchmen | presented by Archie Kerr

Date: Wednesday 3rd July, 2024

Presented by: Archie Kerr

Location: Newtown Salvation Army Worship and Community Centre, 4 Normanby Street, Newtown

Presentation Topic:

A look at tuberculosis around the world and the development of BCG with a few surprises.

Presenter Bio: Archie was a General Paediatrician at Hutt Hospital from 1976 – 2008. He was actively involved with the Paediatric Society, the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and the Cystic Fibrosis Association. He is currently involved with the Menz Shed, Naenae and the Woodworkers’ Guild of Wellington. Other interests include History, Economics and the effect on our Society, and Liberal Christianity.