JOINT CONGRESS BETWEEN THE PAN-AFRICAN SOCIETY OF CARDIOLOGY AND TUNISIAN SOCIETY OF CARDIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY 3 - 7 October 2015 Médina Yasmine Hammamet Tunisia www.pascar-tsccvs2015.org INVITATION INVITATION TO THE 5th ALL AFRICA CONFERENCE ON HEART DISEASE, DIABETES, AND STROKE The Pan-African Society of Cardiology (PASCAR) and the Tunisian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery are organising the fifth interdisciplinary meeting on heart disease, diabetes, and stroke in Africa which will take place in Hammamet, Tunisia, from 03 – 07 October 2015. On behalf of the Organising Committee, I invite you and your organisation to suggest speakers and topics for this important meeting on the treatment and prevention of circulatory disorders and diabetes in Africans. Please email suggestions of speakers and topics to Faiza Pearce; email: faiza@londocor.co.za We request you to publicize the event by disseminating the first announcement widely through e-mail, notice boards, and other methods. We look forward to your reply and participation. Yours sincerely BONGANI MAYOSI President: PASCAR Dear Friend and Colleague, On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is our great pleasure to welcome you to Yasmine Hammamet, one of the most famous seaside resorts of Tunisia to attend the Pan-African Society of Cardiology Congress joined with the Tunisian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Congress. The Congress has been designed to provide an innovative and comprehensive overview of the latest developments in cardiology and internal medicine mainly balanced in the areas of pathophysiology, diagnosis and therapeutic targets. Many distinguished cardiologists, emergency practitioners and scientists have joined the faculty and will take part in this Congress. The scientific content will be presented in the form of plenary sessions, symposia and posters. We would like to express our thanks to all our partners for their generous support, to our dedicated staff, colleagues and friends for their untiring help, support and advice in planning and arranging this meeting. We hope that you will enjoy the Congress and that interaction will also occur with your colleagues from many different countries and will stimulate a creative exchange of ideas. We also hope and trust that you will enjoy your visit to the very beautiful and exciting city of Hammamet, in October 2015. Best regards DR MAHDHAOUI President: TSCCVS CONGRESS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE: * Bongani Mayosi (President, PASCAR) * Benedict Anisiuba (Secretary General, PASCAR) * Mahdhaoui Abdallah (President, Tunisian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery) * Mourali Sami (President‐Elect, Tunisian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery) LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE: * Mahdhaoui Abdallah (President, Tunisian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery) * Addad Faouzi (Secretary, Tunisian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery) * Mourali Sami (President‐Elect, Tunisian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery) * Baccar Hedi (Treasurer, Tunisian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery) * Kammoun Helmi (Deputy Secretary General, Tunisian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery) * Che aoui Rafik (Assistant Treasurer, Tunisian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery) * Denguir Raouf (Member of the Tunisian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery) * Jerbi Sofiene (Member of the Tunisian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery) SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE: * Mourali Sami (President‐Elect, Tunisian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery) * Addad Faouzi (Secretary, Tunisian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery) * Che aoui Rafik (Assistant Treasurer, Tunisian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery) * Bouafia Mohamed Taher Chafik (Algeria) * Bongani Mayosi (President, PASCAR) * Karen Sliwa (Treasurer, PASCAR) * Mohammed Awad (Assistant Secretry General, PASCAR, Northern Region) * Serigne BA (Vice President PASCAR, Central Region) * Toure Ali Ibrahim (Assistant Secretary General, PASCAR, Western Region) * Harun O eno (Assistant Secretary General PASCAR, Eastern Region) SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE: * Mahdhaoui Abdallah (President, Tunisian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery) * Baccar Hedi (Treasurer, Tunisian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery) * Kammoun Helmi (Deputy Secretary General, Tunisian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery) MEDIA COMMITTEE: * Mahdhaoui Abdallah (President, Tunisian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery) * Mourali Sami (President‐Elect, Tunisian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery) * Che aoui Rafik (Assistant Treasurer, Tunisian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery) CONGRESS ORGANISERS: * Sonja du Plessis (Londocor Event Management, South Africa) – registra on, trade and sponsorship, abstracts, scien fic programme and congress logis cs Tel: +27 11 954‐5753 / E‐mail: sonja@londocor.co.za * Faiza Pearce (Londocor Event Management, South Africa) – registra on, trade and sponsorship, abstracts, scien fic programme and congress logis cs Tel: +27 21 393 5950 / E‐mail: faiza@londocor.co.za * Bahri Touil (MICE Travel, Tunisia) – travel, airport transfers, accommoda on, tours and excursions Tel. : +216 71 28 28 27 / Fax : +216 71 28 37 38 / E‐mail : mice@planet.tn or visit www.micetunisia.com PASCAR COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESIDENT Bongani Mayosi SOUTH AFRICA Bongani.mayosi@uct.ac.za EX OFFICIO Samuel Omokhodion NIGERIA samuel_odion@hotmail.com SECRETARY GENERAL Benedict Anisiuba NIGERIA banisiuba@yahoo.co.uk TREASURER Karen Sliwa SOUTH AFRICA Sliwa‐hahnlek@mdh‐africa.org VICE‐PRESIDENTS NORTH Saad Subahi SUDAN sasubahi@yahoo.com SOUTH Ana Olga Mocumbi MOZAMBIQUE amocumbi@yahoo.com EAST Elijah Ogola KENYA Elijah.ogola@uonbi.ac.za WEST Serigne BA SENEGAL saba@refer.sn CENTRAL Samuel Kingue CAMEROON samuel_kingue@yahoo.fr ASSISTANT GENERAL SECRETARIES NORTH Awad Mohammed SUDAN awad90000@gmail.com SOUTH Johan Brink SOUTH AFRICA Johan.brink@uct.ac.za EAST Harun O eno KENYA o enoha@gmail.com WEST Toure Ali Ibrahim NIGER Pr_toure@yahoo.fr CENTRAL Anastase Dzudie CAMEROON aitdzudie@yahoo.com TSCCVS COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESIDENT Mahdhaoui Abdallah TUNISIA abdallah.mahdhaoui@rns.tn SECRETARY GENERAL Addad Faouzi TUNISIA faouzi.addad@rns.tn DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL Helmi Kamoum TUNISIA kammoun.helmi@laposte.net PRESIDENT ELECT Mourali Sami TUNISIA mouralimsm@yahoo.fr TREASURER Baccar Hedi TUNISIA baccar.hedi@yahoo.fr ASSISTANT TREASURER Rafik Che aoui TUNISIA r.che aoui@planet.tn PROGRAMME-AT-A-GLANCE SATURDAY 03 OCTOBER Build‐up for Exhibitors Pre‐Congress Workshops Opening Ceremony Cocktail Func on SUNDAY 04 OCTOBER Scien fic Sessions Free evening for delegates Excursions MONDAY 05 OCTOBER Scien fic Sessions Congress Dinner TUESDAY 06 OCTOBER Scien fic Sessions Closing of Congress WEDNESDAY, 07 OCTOBER Post‐ Congress Workshops GENERAL INFORMATION REGISTRATION INFORMATION The Congress Organisers will confirm all registrations in writing only once full payment has been received. The registration fees are payable in US Dollars ONLY and will include: *Admission to all scientific sessions for the duration of the congress *Congress bag *Programme, abstract book and other important material *Luncheons and teas *Admission to cocktail function. REGISTRATION PROCEDURES The registration form must be completed in full (see enclosed registration form or visit the website www.pascar‐tsccvs2015.org for further information). Please return your registration form with proof of payment to faiza@londocor.co.za . You will receive confirmation of registration within 72 hours of submitting your registration form and proof of payment. Should you not receive confirmation please contact Faiza on email: faiza@londocor.co.za CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION Notice of cancellation must be given in writing. Any cancellations received a month prior to the congress will result in a 100% cancellation fee. PERSONAL INSURANCE Please note all delegates are responsible for their own travel insurance, medical insurance and cancellation fees. LANGUAGE The congress will be conducted in English and French. CME ACCREDITATION The Congress and Pre‐Congress Workshops will be CME accredited. NAME BADGES All participants must wear their name badges during the congress, whilst visiting the exhibition area and during social functions for security reasons. Your co‐operation will be appreciated. FLIGHTS AND TRANSFERS Should you require any flight and transfer reservations, please contact: Bahri Touil (MICE Travel, Tunisia) Tel. : +216 71 28 28 27 / Fax : +216 71 28 37 38 / E‐mail : mice@planet.tn or visit www.micetunisia.com DISCLAIMER Neither the committee of PASCAR, TSCCVS nor Londocor accept liability for death, injury, any loss, nor cost of expense suffered or incurred by any person if such loss is caused or result from the act, default or omission of any person. In particular neither the committee of PASCAR, TSCCVS nor Londocor can accept any liability for losses arising from the provision or non‐provision of services provided by local companies or transport operators. Nor can the committee of PASCAR, TSCCVS or Londocor accept liability for losses suffered by reason of war, including threat of war, riots and civil strife, terrorist activity, natural disaster, weather, fire, flood, drought, technical, mechanical or electrical breakdown within any premises visited by delegates and/or partners in connection with PASCAR, TSCCVS industrial dispute, governmental action, regulations or technical problems which may affect the services provided in connection with the Congress. Neither the committee of PASCAR. TSCCVS nor Londocor is able to give warranty that any particular person will appear as a speaker or panellist. Right of admission is reserved. Trade companies, who do not exhibit at the Congress, may not enter the Conference or exhibition area. HOTELS IN YASMINE HAMMAMET DATES: 03 – 07 October 2015 ADVERTISING ROOM RATES: USD HOTEL NAME Star s Distance ALOTTMENT /room SGL on B&B DBL on B&B Website Address Medina Yasmine 4* Head quarter 150 80 120 www.medina.com.tn LE ROYAL HAMMAMET 5* 1200 m 150 100 140 www.leroyal.com/hammamet THE RUSSELIOR HAMMAMET 5* 700 m 150 150 200 www.therusselior.com EL MOURADI HAMMAMET 4* 600 m 100 80 120 www.elmouradi.com IBEROSTAR SAPHIR PALACE 4* 500 m 100 100 150 www.iberostar.com/en/hotels/hammamet/iberostar‐ saphir‐palace MEHARI HAMMAMET 4* 600 m 100 80 140 www.goldenyasmin.com/mehari‐hammamet/ HASDRUBAL THALASSA & SPA 5* 800 m 50 220 280 www.hasdrubal‐thalassa.com AL HAMBRA HAMMAMET 4* 1200 m 100 80 120 www.alhambra‐thalasso.com/hammamet.php Rates includes VAT SGL = Double for single use Should you require any more informa on with regards to accommoda on please contact: Bahri Touil (MICE Travel, Tunisia) – travel, airport transfers, accommoda on, tours and excursions Tel. : +216 71 28 28 27 / Fax : +216 71 28 37 38 / E‐mail: mice@planet.tn Site Web : www.micetunisia.com JOINT CONGRESS BETWEEN THE PAN AFRICAN SOCIETY OF CARDIOLOGY AND TUNISIAN SOCIETY OF CARDIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY 3 - 7 October 2015 Médina Yasmine Hammamet Tunisia www.pascar.org ACCOMMODATION & TOURS FORM General Information: Mr Ms Miss Dr Pr FIRST NAME: ..................................................... SURNAME: ................................................................... ACCOMPANYING PERSON NAME & SURNAME: ...................................................................................... ADDRESS: .................................................................................................................................................... ZIP CODE: .................................. CITY: ........................................ COUNTRY: ....................................... E-MAIL: ................................................ TEL: ............................................ FAX: ...................................... 1) Accommodation Fees: Medina Yasmine Hammamet Hotel 4* (Congress venue) The Russelior Hammamet Hotel 5* Le Royal Hammamet Hotel 5* Iberostar Saphir Hammamet Hotel 4* Single Room 80 US$ 150 US$ 100 US$ 100 US$ Double Room 120 US$ 200 US$ 140 US$ 150 US$ Rates are per day on bed and breakfast basis, all taxes included. Hotel: ............................................................................ Single room Double room Arrival date: ......................................................... Departure date: ............................................................. Number of nights: ............................................... TOTAL1: ................................ US$ 2) Pick-up Airport / Hotel: Rate: 45 US$ / per person one way Arrival date: ..................................... Arrival time: ...................................... Flight no: ................................ Departure date: ............................... Departure time: ................................... Flight no: ............................. Number of persons: ................................ TOTAL 2: ................................ US$ 3) Tours: Excursion 1: Carthage & Sidi Bou Saïd (Half day excursion) 75 US$ per person Excursion 2: Bardo Museum (Half day excursion) 75 US$ per person Excursion 3: Kairouan, El Jem & Sousse (All day excursion) 100 US$ per person, lunch included Choice of excursion: Excursion 1 Excursion 2 Excursion 3 Number of persons: ....................................... *Transfers by bus, museums & archaeological sites entrance and professional guide fees are included TOTAL 3: ..................................... US$ TOTAL 1 + 2 + 3: ....................................... US$ PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD: Master Card Visa Card Card No. Exp date: CVV No: (last 3 digits on the back) Name of Cardholder Signature of cardholder N.B: 3% as Bank fees will be added for each payment by credit card PAYMENT BY BANK TRANSFER: Account name: MICE Travel Sarl Bank: Banque Internationale Arabe de Tunisie - BIAT Account number: 08 308 00058 10 00 334 2 74 Swift code: BIATTNTT Iban code: TN59 PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN TO: Bahri Touil (MICE Travel, Tunisia) – travel, airport transfers, accommodation, tours and excursions on Fax : +216 71 28 37 38 or E-mail : mice@planet.tn Site Web : www.micetunisia.com 3 - 7 October 2015 Tunisia www.pascar.org ‐ e‐ the website: www.pascar‐tsccvs2015.org DELEGATE DETAILS Title (Prof, Dr, Mr, Ms): First Name: Surname (Family Name): Hospital/Company/Organisation (Address): Country: E-mail address (please print clearly) Mobile/Cell no: (please include country code) Profession (please specify): REGISTRATION FEES Category: By 31 August From 1 September On-site · FULL CONGRESS (Sunday – Tuesday): Tunisian Specialists US$ 100 US$100 US$100 · FULL CONGRESS (Sunday – Tuesday): Tunisian Students, Fellows & Allied Health US$ 100 US$100 US$100 · FULL CONGRESS (Sunday – Tuesday): International Specialists US$ 250 US$280 US$310 · FULL CONGRESS (Sunday – Tuesday): International Students, Fellows & Allied Health US$ 200 US$220 US$240 · Partners/Spouses (to attend social events) US$ 80 US$ 100 US$ 120 · DAY REGISTRATION FEE: US$120 US$180 US$200 · PRE-CONGRESS WORKSHOPS (Saturday 3 October) Workshop 1: Title to be advised Workshop 2: Title to be advised Workshop 3: Title to be advised US$ 60 US$ 70 US$ 80 · POST-CONGRESS WORKSHOPS (Wednesday 7 October) Workshop 1: Title to be advised Workshop 2: Title to be advised Workshop 3: Title to be advised US$ 60 US$ 70 US$ 80 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday SOCIAL EVENTS Cocktail Function Included in registration fee Yes, I will attend No, I will not attend Gala Dinner Not included in registration fee US$ 80 Yes ,I will attend No, I will not attend PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD Master Card Visa Card Card No. Exp date: CVV No: (last 3 digits on the back) Name of Cardholder Signature of cardholder PAYMENT BY DIRECT DEPOSIT Name of Account: PASCAR/TSCCVS 2015 Name of Bank: ABSA Branch code: 632005 (Horizon Branch) Swift code: ABSAZYIJH Account no: 9287654 Please note that all bank charges are to be borne by the delegate. Please use your surname as a reference! Cancellation of Registration: Notice of Cancellation must be given in writing. An administration fee of USD$50 will be charged to all cancelled registrations received prior to 30 July 2015. Any cancellations received after this date will result in a 100% cancellation fee. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS CALL FOR ABSTRACTS The committee invites the submission of abstracts to be considered for oral and poster presentations. The deadline for the submission of abstracts is 31 March 2015. Registrars are specifically invited to present. All abstracts must be submitted online at www.pascar‐tsccvs2015.org. Faxed abstracts will not be accepted. All appropriate abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee. All abstracts received will be acknowledged, and authors will be sent acceptance or rejection letters by 30 April 2015. Please note that authors of accepted abstracts must be registered delegates. INSTRUCTIONS TO AUTHORS: 1. Each abstract must clearly state the following: a. Abstract title (the title of the abstract must not exceed 25 words) b. Name of list of author(s). The name of the presenting author must appear first in the list of authors. c. Affiliation of author(s). d. Contact details of first author (telephone numbers, e‐mail address etc) 2. Abstracts may be submitted in either English or French, single line spacing, Arial font size 12. 3. The body of the text must not exceed 350 words (this excludes the information listed in point 1) 4. Please adhere to the following format: a. Introduction: should be brief and informative and state the aim of the study b. Methods: include description of subjects and research methodology c. Results: outline the findings of the study supported by statistics as appropriate. Do not use figures, graphs or tables in the abstract. The data provided must be sufficient to permit peer review of the abstract d. Conclusion: provide summary and relevance of the main findings 5. All accepted abstracts will be published without further editing. Abstracts that do not adhere to the specific format will not be published. www.pascar‐tsccvs2015.org 3 ‐ 7 October 2015 Tunisia Register via the website: www.pascar‐tsccvs2015.org
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