ISSBD 2010-

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Zambia is a land locked country, we have direct flights from the following destinations to Lusaka:-

We are posting on the web, proposed routings, if you have difficulty in your route please contact us on ISSBD@image.co.zm

VISA
Visas for most countries are available upon arrival; however visas for West African nationals MUST be made in advance. Further information can be obtained from www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm . If you require assistance please send a copy of your passport and flight details. Cost of the visa if required ranges from $25 - $100, depending on nationality.

HEALTH
Although you will be entering a malaria area, the time of year you will be visiting is the lowest incidence time, due to the cooler weather. Please consult your Doctor if you feel the need for anti ? malarial medication , however in the event that you fall ill within two weeks after your visit to Zambia, remember to inform your doctor that you were in a malarial area. Signs of malaria are very similar to flu type symptoms, so can sometimes be mistaken.
Yellow Fever vaccination is only required on entry into Zambia if you are coming from an infected area.
Please bring any prescription medications with you as hand luggage.
You are strongly advised to ensure you have medical insurance which is generally included in the purchase of your ticket.

Delegates to the ISSBD Congress in Lusaka Zambia, July 2010 have no cause to worry about the reported measles outbreak in Zambia.

Zambia enjoys a good infant and child immunization program for the basic antigens for children, with coverage for measles between 60 and 85 percent. Children who do not receive vaccine accumulate over a 5 to 7 year period, resulting in pockets of outbreaks of measles among infants and children every 5 to 7 years, requiring intervention by campaign.

The 2010 outbreaks in UTH (the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka) began in March 2010, and most cases were discharged well. Those who died were malnourished, had pneumonia or retroviral disease.

Adults do not suffer from severe disease and adult delegates visiting Zambia have no cause for alarm.

Mary Shilalukey Ngoma, Associate Professor of Paediatrics and Child Health,University of Zambia, Lusaka: 25 June 2010

ACCOMMODATION
There is a wide selection of accommodation available in Lusaka, we have placed a number of establishments on the website that have confirmed rates for 2010, a number of the smaller establishments are not so experienced and have not been able to commit a rate for 2010, however as we get rate confirmations we will post them on the web.
The accommodation has been segregated into tariff rates.
The leading hotels in Lusaka are: - The InterContinental Hotel, The Taj Pamodzi, And Southern Sun. These hotels are all of international standard and have good meeting areas for side meetings.

DAY CARE FOR ACCOMPANYING CHILDREN
For participants planning to bring their dependent children with them,quality day care for infants, toddlers and children of school age and
younger will be offered at a modest price, at a location within a few minutes walking distance from the congress.
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ZAMBIA - AIRPORT TAX
Airport tax is included in your ticket.

LUSAKA - AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Upon registering you need to tick the box for airport transfers, the cost of which will be added to your registration fee. Please also send us your flight details so that we can be sure to have you on our manifest. We are arranging a discounted rate; the standard rate for the hotels is up to $25 each way.

MEALS
There will be a variety of lunch options available at the conference venue at your own expense, teas & coffees during the conference are included in your registration fee.
The conference venue is situated within walking distance of the major shopping centers of Lusaka namely Arcades Shopping Mall and Manda Hill Shopping Complex; there is a good selection of fast food outlets and restaurants in these complexes, which all maintain high levels of hygiene.

WEATHER
Zambia has three seasons,

The conference will be held in the cool season. Temperatures in Lusaka range between an average minimum of 9° C (48° F) and an average maximum of 23° C (73° F) in July. The altitude of Lusaka is 1,250 m (4,100 ft).

EXCHANGE RATES
The local currency is the Kwacha, approximate exchange rates are as at
December 2009 Buying Rates:

ATM?s are widely available, and VISA cards are preferable. Master cards have limited service. Acceptance of other cards such as Diners and American Express are very limited.
There is Bureau de Change widely located and they do offer competitive rates. You are strongly advised to use the Bureau de Change and not change money with street vendors, as you may be conned with fake notes etc.
Cash US Dollar is preferred to travelers cheques, which are not easy to cash; therefore the use of the ATM?s is preferable to access local money. Please advise your credit card vendor that you will be traveling so they do not block your transactions to protect you against fraud.

REGISTRATION
Online registration will be available, with online options. You are advised to complete the registration and indicate your flight details and airport transfer requirements. Also available at online registration is the option of gala dinner tickets. There are a limited number available, so it is important that you purchase these early.

INTERNET ACCESS
There will be wireless internet connection at the conference venue and most coffee shops in Lusaka. The hotels also have internet access. However the InterContinental and Taj Pamodzi hotels charge $12 per day for unlimited access.

Tuesday 20 July
Gala dinner (This will include live musical performances by notable Zambian artists) ? limited places available.
Please purchase your ticket online when registering.

DEPARTURE
Please ensure that you clear your hotel bill the night before, to avoid unnecessary delays prior to departure. Please also tick on registration if you require airport transfer and be sure to include your flight details. The airport transfers will depart approx 3 hours prior to the flight time.

LOCAL COORDINATOR - ZAMBIA
The contact details of the local conference coordinator are:-
Lee-Anne: email leeanne@image.co.zm tel +260 977 775335.
Or Zanetta: email zanetta@image.co.zm tel + 260 975 020810
Or Makaika: email maka@image.co.zm tel + 260 979 677833

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