The 5th International Conference on Mycetoma | Khartoum 2011
Report On The Conference
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
The Conference Theme was Mycetoma from the Bench to the Field
The following issues were discussed during the conference:
- Mycetoma Epidemiology, Control & Eradication
- Novel Organisms Causing Mycetoma
- Clinical Presentation of Mycetoma
- New Diagnostic Tools for Mycetoma
- Novel Therapeutic Approaches for Mycetoma
- Patients Support & Welfare
In addition to the scientific activities, the organizing committee launched an attractive and enjoyable social programme to the delegates and their guests with visits to museums and famous areas in Khartoum, Nile cruises, trips to Bajrawi Pyramids in Northern Sudan and Gazeria. The conference participants had the opportunity to see the fascinating Sudanese folklore and heritage.
There were around 200 participants from different medical and health institutes in the Sudan, they were actively involved in the various conference discussions, activities and recommendations.
The Social Progrmme
| 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 |
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The Scientific Programme
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 |
Invitation
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.
The scientific meetings will include state-of-the art presentations by internationally recognized authorities in the field, panel discussions, symposia, short communications and poster presentations.
The Conference Theme is:
Mycetoma from the Bench to the Field
The following issues will be discussed during the conference:
- Mycetoma Epidemiology, Control & Eradication
- Novel Organisms Causing Mycetoma
- Clinical Presentation of Mycetoma
- New Diagnostic Tools for Mycetoma
- Novel Therapeutic Approaches for Mycetoma
- Patients Support & Welfare
In addition to the scientific activities, we are launching an attractive, interesting, and hopefully enjoyable social programme to the delegates and their guests and that includes visits to museums and famous areas, to see fascinating Sudanese folklore and dance, Nile cruises and trips to Safari parks, Rea sea coastline and Bajrawyia Pyramids of the ancient Kingdom of Meroe.
Khartoum bridges the gap between North and South of the globe; it is a safe city, situated at the beautiful confluence of the White Nile and the Blue Nile forming the River Nile.
April in Khartoum offers visitors the chance to experience nice and dry weather with plenty of sunshine and blue sky.
We are expecting massive contributions from the Americas, Europe, Asia as well as from the region. Your contribution in this important meeting is highly appreciated. For further information please visit the conference website at: www.mycetoma.edu.sdand(http://eumycetomaworkinggroup.weebly.com)
We look forward to welcome you in Khartoum in April 2011.
Thanking you in anticipation
Best regards
Professor Ahmed Hassan Fahal, MBBS, FRCS, MD, MS
Chairman of the Organizing Committee
Professor Ahmed Hassan Fahal, MBBS, FRCS, MD, MS
Chairman of the Organizing Committee