Investing in Healthcare in Nigeria and the Diaspora

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Register for MANSAG 2012 Annual General Conference

Theme: Investing in Healthcare in Nigeria and the Diaspora

Date : 26 – 28 October

MANSAG (Medical Assocaition of Nigerians Across Great Britain) will be holding  Annual General Conference in Leeds October 26th to October 28th 2012. In preparation for the 2012 MANSAG Annual General (scientific and accompanying persons) Conference, the Leeds LOC are now ready to receive abstract submissions from trainees, consultants and other allied health professionals involved in any area of healthcare delivery . The best 3 abstracts will be selected for oral presentation and the other qualifying abstracts will be presented as posters. There will be prizes for best  abstract, best oral presentation and best poster. CPD credit points will be available for attending the entire scientific sections.

Abstract submission deadline is Sunday 23rd September 2012.  Abstracts received after this date will not be considered. Authors of selected abstracts will be notified by Sunday 30th September 2012.
Highlight:
Presentations at the scientific conference by distinguished speakers from Nigeria and the United Kingdom including

  • Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu – Honourable Federal Minister of Health
  • Professor Tope Alonge – CMD of UCH Ibadan
  • Mr Jide Olanrewaju – Partner, Satya Capital UK
  • Dr Folabi Ogunlesi – Managing Partner, Vesta Healthcare Partners UK Ltd
  • Ms Rachel Schofield – Partnerships Development Co-ordinator, Tropical Health and Education Trust UK
  • Ms Ugonna Ogueri – Deputy Chief Executive, Crystal Thorpe Ltd UK
  • Dr Osahon Enabulele – President of the Nigerian Medical Association
  • Evelyn Rodrigues – Diaspora Programme Manager, VSO International
  • Mr James Nwabineli – Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
  • An all-inclusive family programme, with room in the hotel for looking after and entertaining younger children. Older children, young adults and other interested delegates will be taken to Leeds to partake in various activities.
  • A Gala night which will feature the presence of Nigeria High Commissioner and The Lord Mayor of Leeds amongst others, American auction, raffle draw of business class return tickets form London – Lagos donated by ARIK air. Guaranteed Entertainment and Dance experience!!
  • Sunday morning preferential rates have been booked for golf at Sand Moor Golf Club Leeds.

For more information  visit MANSAG

AHIT

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