Lecture looks at the effect of disease on military occupation

THE Lopez Museum and Library will hold the second lecture of its Off the Pages Lecture Series. The lecture, “Inhabit,” which discusses the impact of infectious diseases in military operations during the Philippine American War (18991902), will be held on Sept. 16, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., at the Lopez Museum and Library.

During the US colonization period in the Philippines, infectious diseases became commonplace within military regiments when conducting tours within tropical countries. And in attempting to control the epidemic, quarantine came surveillance. What else came at the expense of public health? Prof. David Lozada discusses the impact of infectious diseases on military operations during the Philippine American War.

There is a registration fee for the lecture: P115 for students, teachers, senior citizens, and LML Members; and P135 for adults. To register, e-mail programs@ lopezlibrary.org.ph, or call 631-2417. For additional information about the upcoming exhibitions, or for queries, e-mail programs@lopezmuseum.org.ph, or call 631-2417.

The museum is located a the Ground Floor, Belnpress Bldg., Exchange Road cor. Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.