ECTMIH2017

biennial congress brings tropical warmth to Antwerp

For the first time, ITM and partners were proud to host the European Congress on Tropical Medicine and International Health (ECTMIH2017) in Antwerp. In the words of Bruno Gryseels, ITM Director and Conference Chair “It was an astounding success”.

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Aku Kwamie of Ghana, one of ECTMIH’s emerging voices on international health, helped open the congress
Conor Meehan from ITM spoke of his dreams for a technologically advanced future at the Congress opening
A biennial event, this 10th edition took place in the Flanders Meeting and Convention Centre next to the Antwerp Zoo
ECTMIH2017 began with Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro
International health and public health policy in India were part of Vijayashree Yellappa’s opening speech
The struggle against neglected diseases resounded in Dalila Martinez’s opening address
ITM’s Anne Buvé, Chair of the Scientific Committee, shares her views
Active discussions were part of Congress life at partner booths
Just one among the 300 presentations on translating scientific progress into societal impact
Peter Piot discusses his film ‘The Heart of the Matter’ focusing on his research in Tropical Health
Informal moments made friendships and alliances grow
Each conference day was accompanied by video wrap-ups with interviews and daily commentary
108 sessions brought lively and profound audience participation
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The main hall was perfect for meetings and introductions among the 1480 participants
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Strong participation from across the world and disciplines made the Congress rich in its diversity of thought and knowledge
Scientists and journalists had an open and lively debate on their contributions to the global health landscape
ITM Director and Congress Chair, Bruno Gryseels closes the event with words of thanks
Tamar Ghosh, Chief Executive, Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene is happy to take the torch for ECTMIH2019 in Liverpool at the closing session

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©2019 Institute of Tropical Medicine

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©2018 Institute of Tropical Medicine
made with passion @comfi