5th Congress of the Federation of African Immunological Societies

Event DetailsApril 28 - May 1, 2003
The Elephant Hills Hotel, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

First Announcement

The Fifth Congress of the Federation of African Immunological Societies (FAIS) with be hosted by the Zimbabwe Immunological Society at the Zimbabwean holiday resort of Victoria Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world and a United Nations Heritage site.

The FAIS, a grouping of national societies of immunology in Africa is affiliated to the International Union of Immunological Societies (IUIS) and has sister federations in Asia/Oceania (FIMSA), Europe (EFIS), Latin America (ALAI) and North America. One of the main objectives of FAIS is to promote the science and practice of immunology in Africa. The inaugural congress was held in Harare in 1992. Subsequent congresses were held in Nairobi, Kenya (1994), Cape Town, South Africa (1997) and Younde, Cameroon (2000).

Theme:
The theme of the fifth congress encompasses current challenges to immunologists working in Africa. The major challenges include HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and other regionally relevant tropical infections. Regional and international experts will address the research and clinical aspects of these conditions. The interface of allergic conditions and immunity will feature prominently.

Satellite workshops covering a variety of topics will be arranged before and after the meeting.

Abstract Submission Dates:
Early Bird: December 15, 2002,
Late Submissions: February 15, 2003
Abstract Book will be available at the registration desk.

Language:
All proceedings will be conducted in English.

Travel:
Victoria Falls International Airport can be reached via the regional airline hubs of Harare (Zimbabwe) and Johannesburg (South Africa). There are direct flights from Harare, Johannesburg and London.

Accommodation:
Delegates will be accommodated in a variety of hotels ranging from the five-star Elephant Hills Hotel and the Victoria Falls Hotel to the three-star A'Zambezi River Lodge and guesthouses.

Contact Persons:
Convernor

Elopy Sibanda, M.D
President, Federation of African Immunological Societies (FAIS)
Department of Immunology
University of Zimbabwe Medical School
P.O Box A178, Avondale
Harare, Zimbabwe
Tel: +263-4-791-631
esibanda@africaonline.co.zw

Secretary

Patricia Ndhlovu, PhD
Secretary General, Zimbabwe Immunology Society
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences
University of Zimbabwe Medical School
P.O Box A178, Avondale
Harare, Zimbabwe
Tel: +263-4-791-631
pndhlovu@telco.co.zw
or
dmlt@healthnet.zw

Bookings:
Congress Package, Pre and Post Congress Tours
Kristina Korsgaard Nicholson
Albatros Travel, GT Bain Centre
P.O Box A147, Avondale
Harare, Zimbabwe
Tel: +263-4-303-372/54
Fax: +263-4-303-336
Victoria Falls Branch: +263-11-219-823
tours@albatros.co.zw
http://www.albatros-travel.com
Date2003-04-28 – 2003-05-01