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New Frontiers for African Neonatal Care

1st COINN Africa Conference October 5-6, 2018 Kigali, Rwanda

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NEW FRONTIERS FOR AFRICAN NEONATAL CARE 1st COINN Africa Conference October 5-6, 2018 | Kigali, Rwanda

Murakaza neza mu Rwanda – Welcome to Rwanda!

The Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN), the Rwanda Association of Neonatal Nurses (RANN), the University of Rwanda (UR) and the Global Engagement Institute (GEI) invite you to COINN’s first-ever Africa conference under the theme New Frontiers for African Neonatal Care. Professionals and students in nursing, midwifery, neonatology, pediatrics, public health and related fields meet in the beautiful Rwandan capital Kigali for two days of knowledge and experience sharing.

Dates: October 5-6, 2018

Venue: Kigali Campus of the College of Medicine & Health Sciences, University of Rwanda

Fees: RANN members / UR students RWF 5,000 African nationals / residents US $100 International participants US $250 * includes conference registration, meals (2 lunches + 1 dinner, each with 1 non-alcoholic drink), dinner entertainment (traditional dance troupe)

Conference Content

Under the general theme New Frontiers for African Neonatal Care, the conference will explore challenges and opportunities in caring for neonates locally and globally. Keynote speakers include some of the most renowned personalities in neonatal nursing today – including Dr. Carole Kenner (COINN President & CEO), Dr. Karen Walker (COINN Vice President and President of the Australian College of Neonatal Nurses), Dr. Karen New (COINN Past President and Past Professional Officer of the Australian College of Neonatal Nurses), Dr. Sue Prullage (COINN Secretary) and André Ndayambaye (RANN President and COINN Board Member). Pre-conference courses consist of a Learner Course for the S.T.A.B.L.E. program and a Master Trainer Course for the HBB program. The latter is also an opportunity to volunteer your skills and time as a trainer. Participants are invited to contribute to the conference. Please submit an abstract for a poster or podium presentation to highlight your work, exchange ideas, improve the quality of nursing

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education and neonatal care, and network with colleagues. This is your opportunity to be recognized for your work! Abstracts can focus on any aspect of care of the newborn, and neonatal nursing education and training. Topics could include, among others:

• Thermoregulation including KMC

• Glucose monitoring and management

• Airway management including CPAP and CPAP management

• Feeding regimens, standards and protocols

• Daily care for the baby 1.5 kg or less

• Skin care

• Developmental care

• Discharge needs for the infant discharged from neonatal units

• Nurse education and training

• Breastfeeding

• Involving parents and infants in research

• Advancing the role of the neonatal nurse

• Families as partners in care

• Traditional practices and their place in current newborn care

• The small for gestational age infant

• The needs of the sick, term newborn

• Innovation in nursing practice, education or administration in neonatal care

• Maternal challenges and effects on the newborn Guidelines on poster and podium abstract submission are available in the download section of the conference webpage (www.global-engagement.org/professionals/health/neonatal-care-rwanda). The submission deadline is May 15, 2018. Acceptance notifications are expected by June 15, 2018.

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Conference Organization

The conference and related logistics are organized by the Global Engagement Institute (GEI). More information is available at www.global-engagement.org/professionals/health/neonatal-care-rwanda, and questions can be directed to Waleed Fatth at [email protected]. Overview of all conference and extension packages:

Packages Dates Fees

Conference Oct 5-6 RWF 5,000 (RANN members / UR students) US $100 (African nationals / residents) US $250 (international participants)

Comprehensive Conference Package Oct 3-7 US $650 | single supplement US $50

S.T.A.B.L.E. learner course Oct 4 RWF 5,000 (RANN members / UR students) US $50 (African nationals / residents) US $300 (international participants)

Comprehensive Conference Package + S.T.A.B.L.E. learner course

Oct 2-7 US $1,200 | single supplement US $60

Comprehensive Conference Package + HBB master trainer course

Sep 29-Oct 7

US $1,650 | single supplement US $100

Extension I: Akagera National Park safari Oct 1-3 Oct 7-9

US $750 | single supplement US $80

Extension II: Mountain gorilla trekking Oct 1-3 Oct 7-9

US $2,000 | single supplement US $70

Details for all these packages are provided below.

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Comprehensive Conference Package

International participants have the opportunity to select a Comprehensive Conference Package that includes a complete in-country arrangement with all logistics covered. A pre-conference day offers you cultural introductions to the country and a tour of King Faisal Hospital, the country’s leading hospital, and its NICU. After the conference, you can visit the Kigali Memorial Center, the country’s most important museum and memorial for the 1994 genocide.

Dates: October 3-7, 2018

Fees: US $650 sharing basis (US $50 single supplement) * includes conference registration, accommodation at Hotel Chez Lando (4 nights with breakfast and free WIFI), meals (3 lunches + 3 dinners, each with 1 non-alcoholic drink), dinner entertainment (traditional dance troupe), all in-country transportation (including airport transfers), activity and entrance fees, coordination/guiding, 24/7 emergency support

Highlights: - Introduction to Rwanda and historical exploration of Kigali

- Guided walking tour of the colorful lower-class suburb of Nyamirambo with the women of the Nyamirambo Women’s Center (including home lunch)

- Visit to King Faisal Hospital and tour of the NICU - Visit to the Kigali Memorial Center

GEI will also be happy to make extra arrangements for early arrivals or late departures. Each extra night costs US $71 (single) or US $118 (double), and the hotel provides a free 24/7 airport shuttle.

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S.T.A.B.L.E. Learner Course

The first of the two pre-conference courses is a 1-day Learner Course for the S.T.A.B.L.E. Program. More information about the Program is available at www.stableprogram.org. Conference participants interested in this opportunity can register either for the course alone or for an addition to the Comprehensive Conference Package described on page 5 above.

Dates: October 4, 2018 (course only) October 2-7, 2018 (Comprehensive Conference Package including S.T.A.B.L.E.)

Fees: RANN members / UR students RWF 5,000 (course only) African nationals / residents US $50 (course only) International participants US $300 (course only) * includes full-day training (8 hours) and lunch with 1 non-alcoholic drink

Comprehensive Conference Package including S.T.A.B.L.E.: US $1,200 sharing basis (US $60 single supplement) * includes S.T.A.B.L.E. Learner Course with certification, conference registration, accommodation at Hotel Chez Lando (5 nights with breakfast and free WIFI), meals (4 lunches + 4 dinners, each with 1 non-alcoholic drink), dinner entertainment (traditional dance troupe), all in-country transportation (including airport transfers), activity and entrance fees, coordination/guiding, 24/7 emergency support

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Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) Master Trainer Course

The second of the two pre-conference courses is a Master Trainer Course for the Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) Program of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Qualified participants can obtain the trainer certificate and gain immediate teaching experience by providing parts of the course to Rwandan nurses, midwives and students. More information about the Program is available at www.aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/helping-babies-survive/Pages/default.aspx. Conference participants interested in this opportunity register for the addition to the Comprehensive Conference Package described on page 5 above.

Dates: September 29-October 7, 2018

Fees: US $1,650 sharing basis (US $100 single supplement) * includes HBB master trainer course with certification (depending on qualification), conference registration, accommodation initially at Bethanie Guesthouse and later at Hotel Chez Lando (8 nights with breakfast and free WIFI), meals (7 lunches + 5 dinners, each with 1 non-alcoholic drink), dinner entertainment (traditional dance troupe), all in-country transportation (including airport transfers), activity and entrance fees, coordination/guiding, 24/7 emergency support

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Optional Extension I: Akagera National Park Safari

On the eastern border of Rwanda lies a park so vast it contains three distinct eco-regions. Akagera National Park covers 1,200km2 and is composed of savannah, mountain and swampland, all of which follow the meandering course of the beautiful Akagera River. The park is home to some of the country’s most stunning wildlife and serves as the premier destination for those looking to enjoy a Rwandan safari. Elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, leopards, baboons, zebras, crocodiles and a variety of antelopes are just some of the creatures you may see. Recently, the park authorities also re-introduced lions and rhinos, making the park an official ‘Big 5’ destination. The numerous rivers and lakes throughout the park are home to one of the highest concentrations of hippos anywhere in Africa. Birdwatchers too will be thrilled with the over 500 documented species of birds found throughout the park. Optional Extension I consists of two nights in the park at the beautiful Akagera Game Lodge, with various opportunities for safari game drives as well as a boat safari.

Dates: Oct 1-3, 2018 Oct 7-9, 2018

Fees: US $750 sharing basis (US $80 single supplement) * includes accommodation at Akagera Game Lodge (2 nights with breakfast and free WIFI), meals (2 lunches + 2 dinners, each with 1 non-alcoholic drink), transportation in safari jeeps, national park entrance fee, activity fees for game drives and boat safari, coordination/guiding, 24/7 emergency support

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Optional Extension II: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Deep in the heart of Rwanda’s thousand hills exists a creature so precious and rare that tourists the world over come to catch a glimpse – despite the very steep price of US $1,500 for the permit. It is the critically endangered mountain gorilla, and about half of the 900 remaining in the world make their home in Rwanda’s stunning Volcanoes National Park. Sleeping in trees, these highly sociable primates spend most of the day on the ground and hence remain reasonably accessible. Visitors can follow one of the park’s ten habituated gorilla families for no more than one hour as they go about their daily lives. Watch a mother tenderly feed her baby while the younger gorillas frolic in the bushes around her. Feel the cautious stare of a 200kg silverback on you as he keeps a protective eye overhead. Witness a youngster put on a chest-beating display to playfully signal his dominance. Optional Extension II consists of two nights near Volcanoes National Park in the gateway town of Musanze. In addition to the highlight of the mountain gorilla trekking, you have the opportunity to explore the town and its market as well as to engage in cultural community activities at Red Rocks.

Dates: Oct 1-3, 2018 Oct 7-9, 2018

Fees: US $2,000 sharing basis (US $70 single supplement) * includes accommodation at Hotel Gorillas Volcanoes (2 nights with breakfast and free WIFI), meals (2 lunches + 2 dinners, each with 1 non-alcoholic drink), transportation in safari jeeps, national park fee and trekking permit worth US $1,500, cultural community activity fees, coordination/guiding, 24/7 emergency support

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