On Behalf of the Local Organizing Committee , we take great pleasure in welcoming you to take part in our 1st Eastern Mediterranean Regional Infection Control Congress and the 14th Annual Conference of the Egyptian Society of Infection Control 15th- 17th November, 2005.
This is a first time collaboration between Egyptian Society of Infection Control (ESIC),the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Network of Infection Control (EMRNIC),the International Federation of Infection Control (IFIC), The Eastern Mediterranean Regional office (EMRO/WHO), the Egyptian Ministry of Health and population (MOHP) and US-Naval Medical Research Unit,No.3 (Namru-3), under the theme:

Infection Control in the Eastern Mediterranean Region "Building Capacities"

Infection Control is still developing in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Local Governments and different health institutions are starting to consider implementation of nation-wide infection control programs that need development of infection control policies and appropriate setting of infection control strategies . Countries have to institute coordinated approaches with proper guidance and legislation. A regional congress is required where countries can share their experience in developing infection control,
exchange information, and discuss current Issues, challenges faced and lessons learned. Basic and advanced knowledge of the recent infection control will be provided by distinguished invited regional and international speakers.
We promise you that this meeting will provide itself to be a feast of rich scientifically rich by providing updated knowledge, supporting countries ' development of a clear vision on how to implement infection control , and integrating and coordinating efforts within the region . in addition you will enjoy the hospitality of the Egyptian Culture and ancient history.

So please join us at our congress taking place 14 th-17 th November, 2005

Prof.Ossama Rasslan, PhD.

Coordinator,EMRNIC

Esic board members:

President: Mahmoud Mahfouz

Vice President : Aly Massoud

Secretary General: Ossama Rasslan

Treasurer : Rasha Khalil

Members:

Faten Mostafa
Hisham Ezzat
Mohamed Sabry Rezk
Mohamed Salah
Shereen Fawzy

Steering Committee:

Hassan El Bushra , WHO/EMRO

Maha Fathy ,ESIC

Maha Talaat ,Namru-3

Rana Hajjeh, Namru-3

Ossama Rasslan ,ESIC

Zuhair Hallaj,WHO/EMRO

Chairperson: Ossama Rasslan

Members:

Ahmed Abdel Latif(WHO/EMRO)

Haifaa El-Moussa(Kuwait)

Hassan EL Bushra(WHO/EMRO)

Hicham Ezzat (Egypt)

Maha Talaat (NAMRU-3)

Mehrdad Askarian (Iran)

Michael Borg (IFIC)

Rasha Khalil (Egypt)

Ziad El-Nasser (Jordan)

Chairperson: Ossama Rasslan

Members:

Amany Tharwat

Amr Kandil

Faten Mostafa

Hassan El Bushra

Lamia Fouad

Maha Talaat

Nehal Anwar

Shereen Fawzy

Walaa Abd El Latif

Walaa Khater

(International and Regional)

Barry Cookson    England

Didier Pittet       Switzeland

Frank Daschner  Germany

Gertie van Knippenberg –Gordbeke   IFIC/Netherlands

Haifaa Al-Moussa   Kuwait

Hassan El-Boushara  WHO/EMRO

Haytham El Khayat   WHO/EMRO

Maha Talaat              Namru-3

Michael Borg             IFIC/Malta

Nabila Metwali      WHO/EMRO

Patricia Lynch       IFIC/USA

Rana Hajjeh          Namru-3

Tawafik Bin Khoja    GCC

Ulrika Ransjo        IFIC/Sweden

Wiliam Rutala        USA

Ziad Memish     Saudi Aribia

Zohrir Halag      WHO/EMRO

Key – note Lectures:

-Infection Control Global situation & Strategic Planning

Patricia Lynch

Director, IFIC

-Patient Safety

Didier Pittet

Director Infection Control Programme

University of Geneva hospitals

-Islamic Perspectives of infection control

Haytham El-Khayat

Senior Advisor EMRO/WHO

Important Information:

Cogreaa venue:

LeMeridian Heliopolis Hotel Location

Le Meridian Heliopolis(five strars hotel) with its elegant interior design ,unique marbled lobby occupies the most exclusive site in the heart of heliopolis conveniently located in and shopping districts and only 10 minutes away from cairo international airport 20 minutes from city center area

Important Dates

Dead line for abstract submission 1^st September 2005

Dead line for reduced registration 15 Th September 2005

Guidelines for abstract submission:

The abstract should be written in English ( max 150 words ) and submitted to the scientific committee with the filled out abstract submission form in either of two ways

1-by delivering to the congress secretariat as a floppy desk or CD (save as a Microsoft word document) with printed copy or

2- Sending by e-mail as an attached file(save as a Microsoft word document) to emrnic@yahoo.com

-Abstract submission form is also available on the congress website ,you can download,fill in the spaces and return it with the abstract by e-mail as an attached files to emrnic@yahoo.com

Note:

- Delegates who sent their abstracts by e-mail will receive notice to confirm receipt

-Notification of acceptance will be sent by e-mail by 15^th october2005

-all presenters of accepted abstracts will be expected to have registered for the congress and to have sent the appropriate payment.

Official website:www.ems.org.eg/esic/index.htm

Exhibition:

Alongside this congress an exhibition will br organized for key suppliers to present their infection control products.

Fees:

Registration fees for participants:

-Registration fees for participants include:

Attendance of  the opening ceremony access to the scientific session certificate of attendance congress kit ( congress bag,badge,and abstract book),lunch and refreshment breaks for 3 days & access to the accompanying exhibition

-Registration fees for accompanying person:

Before 15 th September 2005    150us$

After 15^th september2005        200us$

-Registration fees for accompanying person include:

access to the scientific sessions, lunch and  refreshment breaks for 3 days & access to the accompanying exhibition.

Accommodation fees:

Rates given are quoted per room/night including buffet breakfast taxes and service charge.

Transportation fees:

Transportation is the responsibility of the organizing company: Manar Travel.

Rate (airport/hotel/airport) 50US$

Payment:

Payment must accompany all registration forms and must be in US dollars or Egyptian pounds through one of the following ways:

-Cash: delivered to the congress secretariat

-Credit card the only accepted credit cards are visa and master card the cardholder's name signature the card number expiry date of the card should be written in the appropriate space on the registration form.

-Bank transfer: payment may be transferred to the recipient of the annual conference of the Egyptian society of infection control account no 7551 bank Misr ,faculty of medicine Ain Shams University branch

-Bank cheque: abank cheque payable to " Annual conference of the Egyptian society of infection control " sent by registered mail, or delivered to the congress secretariat.

General Information
Official Language:
The official language of the conference will be ENGLISH
Audiovisual aids:
PowerPoint data show and video display facilities
Letter of invitation:
The organizing committee will send a letter of invitation upon request. The invitation is intended to facilitate the travel and visa arrangement And does not imply any financial support, other expenses or responsibilities.
Certificate of attendance:
Will he available on request from the congress secretariat-Climate:
Nice Spring time with average temperature between 15-22°C.
Passport and Visa:
Directly issued at the Egyptian Embassies allover the world.
Exhibition:
There will be an exhibition of the latest technical equipments and Pharmaceutical products at the congress venue
Currency and Exchange rate:
The Egyptian currency is the Egyptian pound (LE) US$1=LE 5.77 Approx,

Transportation:
Transportation is the responsibility of Manar Travel (Conference Organizer)

• Abstract Submission form

• Registration and Accommodation Form

• Conference Brochure