UW-Madison was first in the nation to establish a Tibetan language and culture program, and Wisconsin played an active role in resettling Tibetan refugees. The Dalai Lama has visited us seven times, including right after the Nobel Prize. And I have been personally involved in the Tibetan plight since 1968 when I was UW student.
It is in all of our best interest to stop TB.
The Dalai Lama has recognized the great challenge that TB poses to his people and is committed to helping fight the disease. The global community and the Tibetan government-in-exile must join forces to control TB in the Tibetan community.
You can help reinforce the commitment to fight this disease by writing to Congress and stressing the importance of acting now.
Paster is professor of family medicine at UW-Madison.