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Welcome

 

It is my great pleasure, as the Chairman of the Organising Committee, to announce that the 31st South African National Blood Transfusion Congress will be held from  15 to 18 November 2009 at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre  in Gauteng, located just a few kilometers away from the O.R. Tambo International Airport. 

 

The theme of this year’s congress is the fascinating “Sustainable Safe Blood:  Mastering Change”. The Scientific Committee is compiling a comprehensive   programme in which national and international experts in the field of Blood  Transfusion will address the challenges facing South Africa in particular, and the  region in general. The scientific sessions will focus on blood procurement,  maintaining safety of the blood supply, challenges facing developing countries and  additional topics of regional interest. This congress will provide a platform for delegates to showcase their achievements, acquire vital information on scientific developments, to make new friends and to renew valuable old acquaintances.

 

The Organising Committee is also planning an entertaining, fun-filled social programme for the evenings, giving delegates the opportunity to mingle and party in true South African style.

 

As a committee, we cordially invite you to attend this beneficial congress and enjoy the scientific and social programme that has been planned. These four days will provide you and your colleagues with a fantastic opportunity to participate in the various scientific sessions and to network among the delegates.

 

See you at the Birchwood on 15 November 2009.

 

Ravi Reddy


Chair, Organising Committee
31st South African National Blood Transfusion Congress, South Africa