Conferences
12–15 April 2018, Durban, South Africa
PATS & SATS Congress 2018
Welcome to the joint congress between The Pan African Thoracic Society (PATS) and The South African Thoracic Society to be held from 12th to 15th April 2018 in Durban, South Africa. This is a very exciting event for PATS that will bring together health professionals from many African countries to address the challenges for child and adult lung health on the continent. Respiratory disease is a major cause of death, disability and morbidity in Africa, where there is a double burden of infectious diseases including pneumonia or tuberculosis and non-communicable diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The congress will offer the opportunity to critically discuss these challenges and to work together to strengthen initiatives to improve care, build capacity, strengthen research, training and advocacy for better lung health in Africa. We look forward to your participation!
Prof. Heather Zar
President: PATS
Prof. Keertan Dheda
President: South African Thoracic Society
Prof. Refiloe Masekela
Congress Convener: PATS 2018
Visit the Congress website for further information, registration and abstract submission.