Important Notice: Fraudulent websites & email correspondence
Unfortunately many international congresses are being targeted by fraudulent or unauthorised websites offering online registration and/or accommodation to delegates and exhibitors.
Often they look like the official websites but they are not. Please be vigilant when making plans for the Congress. Online registration or accommodation is only ever provided through this official Congress website.
Please also check any registration/confirmation emails you receive. These should end with @ihpba.org or @easternsun.co.za
If you are unsure please email ihpba2024.registration@ihpba.org and we will investigate your concerns.
15 - 18 MAY 2024
CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE
CAPE TOWN - SOUTH AFRICA
www.ihpba2024.org
MESSAGE FROM PROF EDUARD JONAS
IHPBA 2024 Congress Chair
Dear colleagues,It is with great excitement that the International Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Association (IHPBA) and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association of Southern Africa (HPBASA) invite you to join us in Cape Town in 2024 for the 16th IHPBA World Congress, the first on the African continent.
The city of Cape Town, situated at the foot of Table Mountain, one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature is one of the world’s highest ranked congress cities with top class congress facilities.
Work on the scientific program is underway and we envisage an interesting congress with, apart from topical updates, symposia and state of the art presentations, will also focus on HPB conditions and challenges faced by low-and middle-income countries.
We look forward to welcoming you to Cape Town.
Prof Eduard Jonas
IHPBA 2024 Congress Chairman
MESSAGE FROM H.E. AMB. MINATA SAMATE CESSOUMA
Commissioner for Health African Union Commission
Esteemed Colleagues and Partners,
It is with great pleasure and anticipation that I extend my warmest greetings to all participants, attendees, and supporters of the African Viral Hepatitis Convention scheduled to convene in Cape Town in May 2024.
This meeting hosted by GHASSA, The Gastroenterology and Hepatology Association of SSA, will be held in conjunction with the International Hepato-Pancreatico - Biliary Association meeting, and will address the critical issue of deficiencies in viral hepatitis elimination and liver cancer treatment programs in Africa.
As an ambassador committed to the well-being and advancement of our continent, I am profoundly heartened by the initiative taken. This convention stands as a beacon of collaboration, fostering a platform where experts, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and advocates gather to share knowledge, innovative strategies, and experiences in combating this pressing health challenge.
The African Union remains resolute in its dedication to promoting health equity and accessibility across our diverse nations. Viral hepatitis and liver cancer, with its significant impact on public health, demands concerted efforts and collective action. This gathering presents an invaluable opportunity to not only raise awareness but to forge partnerships, strengthen health systems, and devise comprehensive solutions and support for those affected.
I encourage each participant to actively engage, exchange insights, and contribute to the formulation of actionable plans that will drive progress in the fight against viral hepatitis on our continent. Your dedication and expertise are crucial in shaping a healthier and more prosperous Africa for generations to come.
May this convention provide a platform for transformative change, fostering unity and solidarity in our common pursuit of eradicating viral hepatitis and liver cancer in Africa and ensuring the well-being of every African citizen.
With my utmost support and best wishes.
Warm regards,
H.E. Amb. Minata Samate Cessouma
Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development.
African Union Commission
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