Organization

FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT
THE SECOND MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE MAY 14-16TH, 2014 DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA The Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) announces its second scientific conference that will be organized with support from Sida (Sweden) and other development partners. We welcome all researchers, local and international, working in various areas of health to share their research findings with other stakeholders in this conference. The Conference will be held at the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) campus, Dar es Salaam from the 14th 16th May 2014.

Conference Theme: Health Research, Training and Innovation for Sustainable

Development
Conference Secretariat Directorate of Continuing Education and Professional Development P.O.BOX 65001 Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 2152431. E-mail: dce@muhas.ac.tz, conference@muhas.ac.tz COMMITTEE CHAIRS STEERING COMMITTEE Dr. G. Kwesigabo ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Prof. S. Massawe SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE Dr. D. Mloka

Proposed Conference Theme: Health Research, Training and Innovation for Sustainable Development `. Under this theme there are five sub-themes: Basic research in health issues i. Complementary and alternative approaches in healing practices ( e.g. traditional medicine and nutraceuticals) ii. Vaccines for preventable diseases (new development, coverage, preparedness, barriers and adverse reactions) iii. Conflicts and challenges iv. Emerging health challenges v. Natural product research vi. Infectious Diseases vii. Climate change viii.ICT and health ix. Pharmaceutical care and formulation x. Sociobehavioral issues related to health i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. Non communicable Disease Lifestyle related diseases Childhood obesity and inequalities Mental health Accidents and injuries Various forms of violence and health outcomes Dental Health

Translating Health Research Findings into Policy and Practices i. Best practices in prevention of communicable diseases (primary, secondary and tertiary) ii. Best practices in prevention of non-communicable diseases (primary secondary and tertiary) iii. Best practices from health systems and policy study findings (quality of health care: affordability, equity and accessibility) iv. Innovations in health interventions i. ii. iii. iv. i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. Progress in addressing Health Related Millennium Development Goals beyond 2015 MD Goal 4: Child morbidity and mortality MD Goal 5: Maternal Health MD Goal 6: HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis MD Goal 7: Environmental sustainability Health System Research Training and opportunities for responding Human health resource crisis Health financing Health Insurance Health equity Health research funding Health systems strengthening indicators

N.B. 1. Abstract submissions that are related to the MUHAS 2nd Scientific conference 2014 themes and subthemes are encouraged, but abstracts on other topics in health may be considered
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CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Presentations will be in the form of oral or posters. Guidelines for Preparation of Abstracts All abstracts should be in English. Use appropriate words and correct grammar. The abstracts should have a maximum of 300 words. Authors are urged to ensure that their abstracts do not contain spelling, grammatical or scientific errors, as they will be reproduced as submitted. The abstracts should contain the following information in the order provided: Title: Title which clearly indicates the nature of the investigation, not exceeding fifteen words Authors names: Provide authors full names. Underline the presenters name Affiliation: Provide authors institutions and addresses. In case of multiple institutions, identify them by roman numbers The main body of the abstract should be structured with the following sub-headings: Background Aim Methods Results Conclusion Corresponding authors contacts: E-mail and telephone number Registration and abstract submission: Registration and submission of abstract should be done electronically. Registration should be done via MUHAS website at www.conference.muhas.ac.tz., which will be available from the 30th of November 2013 Abstract presentation is not a prerequisite for attending the conference. On submitting the abstract, provide registration information to the Secretary Scientific Committee, Dr. G. Frumence (frumencegasto@yahoo.co.uk) and copy it to the Chairperson Scientific Committee, Dr. D. Mloka (dmloka@muhas.ac.tz, dmloka@yahoo.com). Deadline for submission of abstract is 18th January 2014. Upon submission of the abstract, indicate choice of presentation i.e. oral or poster, but final decision will be at the discretion of the Scientific Committee.

Mode of Presentation: The official language of the conference will be English. Ten (10) minutes will be allocated for each oral presentation, and 5 minutes for discussions. All poster presentations should conform to the following measurements: Size: 120 cm length and 90 cm width Font size: Minimum of 24` Poster presenters must be present during poster session. Letter of invitation After registration, letters of invitation will be sent to conference participants. The invitation letter will be meant to assist participants to process permission as well as requesting for financial support from their employers. Conference Registration Fee Early registration up to 15th February 2014 Tshs 100,000 ($100 for non-Tanzanians) Tshs 50,000 Late and Onsite registration Tshs 150,000 ($150 for nonTshs 80,000

Participants Students

Conference registration payments should be made through the following Bank Accounts: Local Currency Bank;-National Microfinance Bank Ltd. Muhimbili Branch P.O.Box. 65589 Dar es Salaam- Tanzania Account Number: 2091100002 Account Holder: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences Swift no: NATIONAL MICROFINANCE LTD CODE: Swift Code: NMIBTZTZ

Foreign Currency NBC Samora Branch PO BOX 9002, Dar es Salaam Tanzania Account Number: 012105003582 Account Holder: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences Swift no. SAMORA BRANCH NLCBTZTXXXXX Corresponding Bank name (in the U.S) DEUTSHE BANK TRUST CO. AMERICAS N.Y Corresponding Bank ABA/SWIFT CODE( DOMESTIC BANK): BKTRUS33 Corresponding Bank City: NEW YORK COUNTRY: USA On the pay in slip state the following; Name of participant and in favor of MUHAS code 000/3428

REGISTRATION FORM THE SECOND SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE OF MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES 14th to 16th May 2014 Surname: .............................................................................................................................. Other name(s): .................................................................................................................... Title (Prof.\Dr.\Mr.\Mrs.\Ms): ........................................................................................... Institution: ........................................................................................................................... Postal Address: .................................................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................... Contact Telephone (Mobile): ............................................................................................. E-mail: .................................................................................................................................. Applicable only to presenters Title of presentation: .................................................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................ Type of presentation (Oral or Poster): .............................................................................. Has the presentation been published? Yes/ No (Tick the appropriate answer)