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21st African Health Sciences Congress
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24th-28th April, 2000
Nairobi, Kenya

Organised by the African Forum for Health Sciences(AFHES) and the 
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

INCORPORATING
The 21st Anniversary Celebrations of the Kenya Medical Research In-
stitute


CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

THEME
Africa's Health Challenges and Opportunities in the New Millennium

INVITATION

AFHES -- African Forum for Health Sciences, is a non-governmental Or-
ganization whose objectives include the promotion of health research, 
and networking in Africa.

The organization of the African Health Sciences Congress has been one 
of the annual activities of the AFHES since its foundation in 1994. 
The Congress since inception has grown from a regional grouping in 
East Africa into a continent-wide organization that brings African 
Health scientists and researchers together once a year.

AFHES will incorporate into the activities of the Congress the 21st 
Anniversary celebrations of the Kenya Medical Research Institute 
(KEMRI).

We extend a warm welcome to you to join us in Nairobi for this first 
congress of AFHES to be held in the new millennium.

We look forward to seeing you in Nairobi.

Chairman
Congress Organization Committee


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GENERAL INFORMATION

Official Language
The official language of the Congress is English.

Letter of Invitation
An official letter of invitation to attend the Congress may be issued 
upon individual request. This letter does not imply any obligation of 
the congress committee to cover registration fees, travel expenses or 
any other funds for attendance at the Congress.

Travel
All foreign visitors entering Kenya must have a valid passport. Par-
ticipants are requested to contact the nearest Kenyan Missions and 
Embassies which will assist in issuing individual visas.

Accommodation.
Block accommodation for delegates will be booked in hotels in close
proximity to the Congress venue. To ease daily commuting to and from 
the Congress venue, it is recommended that delegates stay at the sug-
gested Hotels.


Registration Fee:

Category of              Registration Before      Registration
participants             28-01-2000               After 28-01-2000

Kenyan Nationals         Kshs 1500.00             Kshs 2000.00
Kenyan Students          Kshs  750.00             Kshs 1000.00

Nationals of other       US $  100                US $  120
African Countries   

Students from other      US $   20                US $   25
African Countries   

All other Participants   US $  200                US $  250

Dates to note:
* Deadline for submission of abstracts is 15th March, 2000
  (electronic submission one month earlier);
* Deadline for pre-registration is 28th February, 2000;
* Registration desk will be open through the Congress.

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

The theme for the congress will be Africa's Health Challenges and Op-
portunities in the New Millennium.

The Congress will be opened on the morning of April 24th after which 
there will be plenary sessions on topic related to the theme of the 
Congress and major health problems in Africa. Some of the areas to be 
covered will include:

* Malaria
* STI/HIV/AIDS
* Infections Control in Health Care
* Sexual and Reproductive Health
* Water Borne Diseases Epidemics
* Emerging and Re-emerging Diseases
* Dynamics of Human Behaviour and Diseases in Communities
* Information Technology and Health Development
* Initiatives Towards Elimination of Parasitic Infections in Africa
* Health Sector Reforms including role of Traditional and other
  Health Systems
* New Approaches to Partnerships, Collaboration and Networking in
  Health Research.

Keynote speakers will be invited to deliver state of the art lectures
addressing some of the major health problems affecting the continent 
in the plenary sessions. Symposia are also planned on current ad-
vances in tropical health to cover topics of interest.

SATELLITE SYMPOSIA & EXHIBITIONS

Facilities, space and time will be available throughout the congress 
for satellite symposia and/or workshops and Exhibitions. Medical As-
sociations or commercial firms interested in organising the symposia 
are cordially invited to submit their programmes for consideration
and approval by the Organising Committee.

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING ABSTRACTS

Abstracts which must not exceed 300 words must be written in English 
and may be submitted on the prescribed form either through the post 
or by e-mail to the address provided below. Abstracts must be struc-
tured according to the suggested format, and are to include:
* The title of the paper
* The names of the authors with the names of the presenter under-
  lined
* The address of the place where the work was undertaken
* The complete abstract should include the background, methods, main
  results and the conclusion.

The abstract should be typed with a font size of not less than 12 and 
should be within the indicated borders as in the example on the 
right.  There should be single spacing between the title and the list 
of authors and the address. There should be double spacing between 
the address and the body of the abstract.

All accepted abstracts will be published in the Programme Book.

Registration information

Payments should be addressed to Kenya Medical Research Institute, 
Acc. No. 241-970-335
Kipande House Branch
P.O.Box 30012, Nairobi

Further information about the congress will be obtained by communi-
cating with the Secretary of the Organizing Committee. Address all 
communications to:

Secretary
Organising Committee
Attn: J.N Kariuki or Nyambura Muriuki
KEMRI 
P.O. Box 54840 
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254-02-722-541/717-833
Fax: +254-02-720-030
mailto:kemrilib@healthnet.or.ke

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