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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:
[email protected]
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: [email protected]
* 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: [email protected]
* 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 : [email protected] or visit www.micetunisia.com
PASCAR COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESIDENT
Bongani Mayosi
SOUTH AFRICA
[email protected]
EX OFFICIO
Samuel Omokhodion
NIGERIA
[email protected]
SECRETARY GENERAL
Benedict Anisiuba
NIGERIA
[email protected]
TREASURER
Karen Sliwa
SOUTH AFRICA
Sliwa‐hahnlek@mdh‐africa.org
VICE‐PRESIDENTS
NORTH
Saad Subahi
SUDAN
[email protected]
SOUTH
Ana Olga Mocumbi
MOZAMBIQUE
[email protected]
EAST
Elijah Ogola
KENYA
[email protected]
WEST
Serigne BA
SENEGAL
[email protected]
CENTRAL
Samuel Kingue
CAMEROON
[email protected]
ASSISTANT GENERAL SECRETARIES
NORTH
Awad Mohammed
SUDAN
[email protected]
SOUTH
Johan Brink
SOUTH AFRICA
[email protected]
EAST
Harun O eno
KENYA
o [email protected]
WEST
Toure Ali Ibrahim
NIGER
[email protected]
CENTRAL
Anastase Dzudie
CAMEROON
[email protected]
TSCCVS COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESIDENT
Mahdhaoui Abdallah
TUNISIA
[email protected]
SECRETARY GENERAL
Addad Faouzi
TUNISIA
[email protected]
DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL
Helmi Kamoum
TUNISIA
[email protected]
PRESIDENT ELECT
Mourali Sami
TUNISIA
[email protected]
TREASURER
Baccar Hedi
TUNISIA
[email protected]
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Rafik Che aoui
TUNISIA
r.che [email protected]
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 [email protected] . 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: [email protected]
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 : [email protected] 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: [email protected]
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 : [email protected]
Site Web : www.micetunisia.com
3 - 7 October 2015
Tunisia
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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.
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