First Conference of Water-related Diseases to Hold in Nigeria

The First International Scientific Conference on Water-Related Diseases, will be hosted by the Federal Government of Nigeria, in Abuja Nigeria from April 4 to 11, 2003. The venue is the Nicon-Hilton Hotel, Abuja.

(2) The conference which will witness an assemblage of scientists, engineers, health-care professionals, pharmaceutical companies, water-pumping manufacturers and suppliers, will examine the most current research work, new technologies and treatment modalities aimed at finding workable and sustainable solutions to global water problems.

(3) The international conference, which is being organized by Global Council on Water Diseases Incorporation in collaboration with Howard University, Division of Allied Health Services has the support of the World Health Organisation and other relevant agencies of the United Nations such as UNICEF, UNDP and the World Bank.

(4) Meanwhile the conference offers attractive discounts for Group participation and hotel accommodation. Also, exhibitors are invited to participate and position papers are welcome from scientists, clinicians, engineers, etc. for presentation at the conference.

(5) For more information on the conference interested persons may please visit the website at www.glowd.org or write direct to the organizers, at Global Council on Water Diseases Inc., Howard University, Box 590518, 2400 Sixth Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20059, U.S.A.