22 November 2007
The Gauteng MEC for Health Brian Hlongwa will deliver a keynote address on
the first day of the department's annual Prakash Vallabh Specialist Research
Conference taking place from Thursday, 22 November 2007 to Friday, 23 November
2007.
Dr Prakash Vallabh died in 1995 after he was shot in the driveway of his
Lenasia home. A dedicated primary healthcare activist, Dr Vallabh was committed
to helping the poor to tackle their social problems. The aim of the conference
is to promote and celebrate 10 years of primary healthcare research. The
conference will also serve as a platform to share research findings and enhance
skills of primary healthcare professionals.
About 500 people including top academics, researchers and health
professionals are expected to attend this two-day conference.
Details are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 22 November 2007 to Friday, 23 November 2007
Time: 08h00
Venue: Goue Driehoek Showgrounds, Van Riebeeck Street, Vereeniging
For more information contact:
Zanele Mngadi
Cell: 082 330 1148
Howard Ndaba
Cell: 082 334 9851
Issued by: Department of Health, Gauteng Provincial Government
22 November 2007
