Healthcare
Cardiology
“South Africa is unique in the world as we have diseases of both poverty and affluence. The polarised spectrum of heart disease means SA doctors have seen it all and are known the world over. We are now participating in the global knowledge economy and exchange of ideas. We have a lot of innovation, unique ideas and expertise so it would be great for other associations to come here and partner with us.” 20th Annual Congress of the South African Heart Association (SA Heart 2019), Sandton, Johannesburg “In conjunction with the Pan African Society of Cardiology (PASCAR), AfricaPCR, the Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Congress of South Africa (SA-CMR) and the African Heart Network (AHN). The coming together of five major groups is an important milestone for cardiology in Africa. The theme ‘Meeting the Needs for Africa’ is highly relevant in llight of the WHO’s target to reduce the epidemic of cardiovascular disease (CVD) by 25 per cent by 2025. The European Society of Cardiology Global Activities Programme is incorporated in the 2019 congress.” Professor David Jankelow, President SA Heart Association “The Red Cross Hospital is one of only two paediatric hospitals south of the Sahara. Certain procedures, such as cardiac surgery on children, are only carried out in these hospitals so we provide a unique resource. We have a lot of specialist expertise in SA: in RHD, which you don’t see now in the UK or US. We participated in landmark studies like REMEDY and INVICTUS; we discovered one of the genes for sudden cardiac death. The Investigation of the Management of Pericarditis study changed the way we treat pericardial effusions in HIV positive people. So 21 years ago we had the first heart transplant and now we are in the forefront of cardiovascular medicine. We work in a very different economy, a transitioning and developing economy so we see things differently. When we look at the UK and US we are astounded by the waste: in both things one shouldn’t do, and things one should, but don’t. We think about health problems in a way that’s cost-effective, patient-centred and appropriate for the economy and country. So I think we have a lot to teach our neighbours on both sides.” Professor Liesl Zuhlke, Paediatric Cardiologist, Red Cross Hospital, previous president of SA Heart Association
CAPRISA
“CAPRISA is one of the world’s leading research organisations looking at both HIV prevention and treatment of people with TB and HIV. 70 per cent of all HIV is in Africa. A huge programme of international students comes every year to work with our team, collaborate with around 40 countries and host meetings where specialists come to share research and find solutions. The 2000 International AIDS Conference in Durban was a cataclysmic event that galvanised world opinion and changed the course of the HIV epidemic. The world came to Ground Zero and said no to the inequity in treatment of rich and poor. We had around 13,500 delegates. In 2016, the conference returned, with 20,000 delegates, the whole city got on board, the mayor hosted a beach party for 20,000!” Professor Salim Abdool Karim, Director, Centre for AIDS Programme of Research in SA (CAPRISA)
Big pharma
“PharfA has developed a proud history in its first decade. Promoting pharmacological sciences on the African continent and contributing towards health needs has brought international recognition. The introduction of the PharfA Prestigious Lecture at All Africa and World Congresses of Pharmacology will build a proud tradition on our calendar. These foundations present new exciting opportunities for PharfA to cement its strategy towards the next decade. The courage and commitment and the active participation, leadership, and passion of pharmacologists from Africa will advance PharfA and grow pharmacology to find health care solutions through research and training for the future.” Professor Douglas Oliver, Chair: Pharmacology for Africa
PharfA highlights •
17th World Congress of Basic and Clinic Pharmacology (WCP2014), Cape Town, South Africa. The highest number of delegates from 18 African countries at any of the IUPHAR World Congress: 397 (27 per cent of total delegates) Cape Town 2014 • 18th World Congress of Basic and Clinic Pharmacology (WCP2018), Kyoto, Japan • All Africa Congresses planned 2020, East Africa • Funding support, continentally and internationally to support more than 400 young and established pharmacologists
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