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3rd Reproductive Health Priorities Conference
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19 to 22 August 1997
Karos Wilderness Hotel, in The Wilderness,
Western Cape, South Africa

The first and second Reproductive Health Priorities conferences brought
together researchers and service providers from around the country and
across professions. In 1996, the conference was amalgamated with the
PAFMACH meeting in Midrand, which had a strong Reproductive Health track
with many excellent presentations.

We hope that this year's meeting will also focus attention on this vital
aspect of health care in the South African region.

The conference will cover a wide range of topics within the field of
reproductive health.

The conference will be held at the Karos Wilderness Hotel, near George, in
the Western Cape. The hotel is situated in one of the most beautiful parts
of South Africa, set in colourful gardens with lagoon and beach access. The
conference facilities are excellent and the rooms are very comfortable.
Many sporting and recreation facilities are available.

We have negotiated a very competitive conference rate at the hotel.

GUEST SPEAKERS:

Several international and local guest speakers have been invited to attend
the conference and to participate. There will be strong representation from
the World Health Organisation, Family Health International, The Population
Council and other international bodies.

Speakers confirmed to date include:

Prof. Anne Johnson, University College London Medical School Department of
Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Dr Bevreley Winikoff, Population Council

Dr Charlotte Ellertson, Population Council

Dr Ayo Ajayi Regional Head for Africa, Population Council

Ms Jane Cottingham World Health Organisation's Reproductive Health
Programme

Dr Antonio Bugalho Department of Obstetrica and Gynaecology, Maputo

Prof. Slim Abdool Karim, CERSA, & Director of the Wellcome Trust,
International Centre for Population Studies and Reproductive Health

PROGRAMME:

A provisional outline programme is available. This is subject to change and
will be finalised once submitted papers have been received. The programme
is designed to give time for delegates to meet informally on the Thursday
afternoon. Oral presentation will be ten minutes long with five minutes for
discussion. As time is limited for oral presentations, there will be an
increased emphasis on Poster presentations at the conference.

CONFERENCE CONVENORS:

The conference is held under the auspices of the Reproductive Health
Research Unit of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Baragwanath
Hospital and the University of the Witwatersrand. The conference convenors
are Dr James McIntyre and Dr Helen Rees, Co-Directors of the Reproductive
Health Unit. Any enquiries with regard to the scientific programme should
be addressed to the convenors.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Please note these important deadlines:

     15 May 1997: Last date for receipt of "Early Bird" registration

     1 July 1997: Last date for receipt of bursary applications

     1 July 1997: Last date for receipt of abstracts

     15 July 1997: Last for receipt of reduced rate registration

INFORMATION:

We invite you to attend the conference and to submit papers or posters for
presentation.

The closing date for abstracts is 1 July 1997.

For information on registration or to request abstract forms or
registration packs, please contact the Conference Organiser:

Diane Gmur
Reproductive Health Priorities Conference
PO Box 1296, Houghton, 2041, South Africa
Tel & Fax: +27-11-487-2761
e-mail: gmurconf@iafrica.com

For information on the scientific programme or session sponsorships, please
contact the Conference Convenors:

Dr James McIntyre:
e-mail: mcintyre@pixie.co.za=20

Dr Helen Rees:
e-mail: helen.rees@pixie.co.za,=20

Tel: +27-11-933-1231
Fax: +27-11-933-1227

Further information will be available on our Web page:
http://www.healthlink.org.za/rhru/rhpc.htm

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