The Fifth International Conference on Mycetoma which was organized by the Mycetoma Research Centre, University of Khartoum in collaboration with the Eumycetoma International Working Group was organized in Khartoum, Sudan in the period April 1-4, 2011.
The conference was a unique forum for clinicians, scientists, and researchers to meet and discuss key issues in mycetoma, the challenges, opportunities, threats and budding problems in mycetoma. They had explored new solutions for the various problems facing the management of mycetoma patients based on national, regional and international experience and expertise. The conference was a great opportunity for meeting colleagues and sharing experiences.
The opening ceremony was held at EL Shargah Hall, University of Khartoum on April1, 2011. It was address by the University of Khartoum Deputy Vice Chancellor, the State Minster of Health representative, the conference Chairperson and Prof. Goodfellow on behalf of the international delegates.
The scientific meetings had included 16 state-of-the art presentations delivered by internationally recognized authorities in the field and they were from Mexico, United Kingdom, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, The Netherlands, France, and Argentina. It also included panel discussions, symposia, short communications and poster presentations
Date | Events | |
Friday 1st April |
Site Seeing Nile Cruise Opening Ceremony Sudanese Folklore & Dance, EL Sharaga Hall |
10:00- 12:00 12:00-14:00 19:30-22:00 |
Saturday 2nd April |
Rotana Hotel Dinner |
20:00-22:00 |
Sunday 3rd April |
Bur EL Fatih Hotel Dinner |
20:00-22:00 |
Monday 4th April |
University of Khartoum Academic Affairs Closing Ceremony & Dinner |
20:00-22:00 |
Tuesday 5th April |
Trip to Bajrawi Pyramids- Northern Sudan |
07:00- 18:00 |
General Information
Location
The Opening Ceremony will be held at EL Sharag Hall, University of Khartoum on 1 April 2011 at 07:30 pm. The conference venue is the CPD Centre at Soba University Hospital, Khartoum.
Timing
The conference will commence on April 1st, 2011 will end on April 4th 2011.
Khartoum
Khartoum is the capital city of the Sudan, the largest country in Africa, which is one million square miles. It is one of the safest and quietest cities in the African continent. In addition to the conference, Khartoum has much to offer visitors including a wide range of shops, restaurants, art exhibitions, museums, theatres, riverside walks and hunting. It has many cultural and historical places of interest.
April in Khartoum offers visitors the chance to experience the nice and cool dry weather and clear blue skies. Should you choose to extend your visit, we would be pleased to assist you to stay in Khartoum or to visit other parts of the country.
The Scientific Programme at a Glance
Friday 1st April 2011
19:30-22:00 |
Opening Ceremony El Sharaga Hall - University of Khartoum Khartoum - Sudan |
Saturday 2nd April 2011
Soba University Hospital
09:00-11:00 | The Mycetoma Story |
11:30-13:00 | Mycetoma Epidemiology |
13:30-15:00 | Mycetoma Immunology |
Sunday 3rd April 2011
Soba University Hospital
09:00-11:00 | Mycetoma Diagnosis |
11:30-12:00 | Mycetoma Pathology |
12:00- 14:00 | Eumycetoma Therapeutics |
14:30-16:00 | Short Communications |
Dear Colleagues
We are pleased to inform you, that the Fifth International Conference on Mycetoma will be organized by the Mycetoma Research Centre, University of Khartoum in collaboration with the Eumycetoma Working Group in Khartoum, Sudan in the period April 1-4, 2011.
The conference aims at providing a unique forum for clinicians, scientists, and researchers to discuss key issues in mycetoma, the challenges, opportunities, threats, budding problems in mycetoma, and to explore new solutions based on national, regional and international experience and expertise. This will be a great opportunity for meeting colleagues and sharing experiences.