62nd IPSF World Congress Newsletter

@ipsfwc2016 62nd IPSF World Congress 2016 [email protected] www.ipsf2016.org

Introduction to IPSF.................................................... 2Welcome note from the Chairperson.......................... 4Meet the RC................................................................ 7Host Country............................................................... 13Requirements to Travel to Zimbabwe.......................... 17University of Zimbabwe.............................................. 21Registration fees and Registration dates..................... 22Details of PCT route and fees...................................... 23LIT............................................................................... 25Reasons to attend....................................................... 26

Content and PlacementsThando MUTIZAKURIMAIPSF 62ND WORLD CONGRESS PUBLICATIONS OFFICER

Design and layoutRene NGABOYISONGAIPSF AfRO RMPO

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Introduction to IPSFThe International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation was founded in 1949 by eight pharmacy student associations in London. The Feder-ation now represents around 313,000 pharmacy students and recent graduates in 80 countries worldwide. IPSF is a non-governmental, non-political, and non-religious organisation and is the leading in-ternational advocacy organisation of pharmacy students promoting improved public health through provision of information, education, networking, and a range of publication and professional activities.

WELCOME NOTEGreetings from the Sunshine City, allow me on behalf of the 62nd IPSF World Congress Reception Committee to thank you sincerely for electing us to host the World Congress. It is a responsibility which we pledge to undertake with commitment and diligence. My name is Mitchelle Masuko, the Chairperson of the Reception Committee and I will be part of the team that is committed to giving you a breath-taking experience at our next congress.The 62nd IPSF World Congress will be held from the 28th of July to the 8th of August under the theme: Navigating through a changing healthcare landscape: Quest for pharmaceutical excellence. In a very dynamic world were change is the only constant, the new generation of pharmacists need to be leaders in innovation and the theme is befitting as we thrive to embrace utilisation of emerging technologies in the health sector. We have a growing, vibrant, moti-vated and youthful population. The main drive of the various workshops lined up is to equip participants with critical skills that will be necessary to drive the World’s health transformation.Aside from all the serious business the congress is also a platform for us to meet new friends, exchange cultural experiences and have fun whilst trans-lating ideas into meaningful practise. In this edition of our newsletter we give you a snippet of what to expect at the World Congress. I hope this gets you all excited and eager to come to Zimbabwe.Viva le PharmacieTinotenda, Siyabonga , Thank you

Mitchelle MasukoCHAIRPERSON OF THE RECEPTION COMMITTEE

My name is Sandra Tumburayi. I am the Vice Chairper-son of the IPSF 2016 Reception committee. We are very excited as ZPSA to host the prestigious and high-

ly demanding international conference, the IPSF 2016 World Congress. We are delighted to have you here to participate and share with us in this August conference. I guarantee you that you will have an experience of your lifetime, from the di-verse Zimbabwean culture, spectacular sights of awe-inspir-ing beauty and grandeur, mouth-watering dishes whilst the adventurous are enticed with local delicacies and last but not least a line-up of renowned speakers whose work across the continent speak for themselves .Thank you for coming and we can’t wait to see you soon!! Prepare yourself to be challenged, excited and inspired!!

Hello! My name is Pamela Kadare, I am the Secretary General for the Reception Committee for the 62nd IPSF World Congress. I am very ex-cited about the event and I look forward to meeting you all in Harare,

Zimbabwe next year!!

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Students Today, Pharmacist Tomorrow

Hello friends, my name is Thando Mutizakurima. I am the Publications Officer of the reception committee. I am study-ing at the Harare Institute of Technology and I am in my

fourth and final year. You are welcome, Tinokugamuchirai, Siyala-mukela to Zimbabwe!

Hello there. I am so excited to welcome you to Zimbabwe. My name is Shepherd Mhlaba and I am the Educational Symposium Coordi-nator for the upcoming IPSF World Congress 2016 in Zimbabwe.

Currently l am in my final year B.Pharm(Hons) at the University of Zimba-bwe School of Pharmacy. It is an honour to have you at the 62nd IPSF world congress as we map new visions and creating new opportunities for our professional practice while you enjoy the magnificent beauty of our country. Viva le pharma-cie!!

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Welcome, tigashire, siyalamukela to the 62nd IPSF World Con-gress. If you haven’t started saving you might miss the op-portunity to be part of the biggest event in the history of IPSF.

No, No, No, No Start saving today and Zimbabwe will become a reality, literally at your doorstep. See you there, ching ching!!!

Hello Everyone, My name is Ruvimbo Grace Chingonzo, a final year Pharmacy Student and the Post Congress Tour Coordinator of the 62nd IPSF World Congress,

Zimbabwe 2016. It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to experience the best of Zimbabwe, a country full of natural wonders. From the Big Five to the magnificent Victoria Falls a.k.a “Mosi-oa-Tunya”, Zimbabwe offers one of the world’s mind-blowing natural encounters. Trust me; it’s a moment you will live to cherish forever.Looking forward to see you.

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Super Greetings IPSFers and Friends of the Organization, I am Shingirai Swiswa and am most ecstatic to be writing to you as the RC Events coordinator for the 2016 World Congress hap-

pening right here in the beautiful Zimbabwe.I am a graduate from the University of Zimbabwe and currently work-ing as an intern in community pharmacy. My turning point in IPSF in-volvement dates back to 2013 when I served in the subcommittee of Zimbabwe Pharmaceutical Students Association (ZPSA). The follow-ing year I was appointed the Public Relations Officer for ZPSA-Zimba-bwe. What an eye opening experience it was! This time around, I am geared up to make events for IPSF WC possible together with the hands of my awesome team and connections. The planned congress events in Zimbabwe are meant for You & I. There-fore I will be waiting to unleash them at the opportune time. Togeth-er we can decompress and enjoy!Viva la pharmacie!

Bonjour! Hello! Linjani! Makadini! Just but a few ways to say Hi. I am Michael Shingirai Gwata a final year Bachelor of Pharma-cy student. If science is the breath to the soul then innovation

would be its lungs. I am the Scientific Symposium Coordinator. Come let us turn on the light and explore deep places through emerging technologies in public health delivery. Welcome to the 62nd IPSF World Congress, 2016, Zimbabwe, indeed welcome to Sci-mbabwe.

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Hello World!I go by the names Madeline and Zoey, and I’m a final year Phar-macy student at the University Of Zimbabwe. I’m part of the team

that’s working on the Congress as the Logistics Officer, with the aim to organize the best scientific and educational meeting as much as possi-ble. Looking forward to seeing you here in Zimbabwe in 2016!

A wise man once said, doing what you love is freedom but loving what you do…now that’s happiness! LIT is for me the fondest memory of all the IPSF events I have taken part in and it is such

an honor to be the 62nd WC’s RC’s LIT Officer. I am a recent graduate, a “newbie pharmacista”, and an outgoing individual who believes inspi-ration is found all around us. Hope to see you all in sunny Harare next year!!!!



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Hello there, this is a great opportunity never to be missed! Can’t wait any-more guys! My name is Patrick Munamba representing the Event Coor-dination team in World Congress RC. I would like to welcome you to this

noble event to be held in Zimbabwe, at one the First Universities in the Southern Africa. This will be the glorious moment where there the global village will be turned into one House. Pharmaceutical and allied professionals will be interact-ing, sharing during the World Congress ignoring the boundaries that separates the world. Zimbabwe will be uniting the world through knowledge sharing. I’m proud to part of this prestigious family. Viva le 62nd IPSF World Congress 2016 Zimbabwe.

Hello, My name is Arnold Pinias and the Public Relations Officer. I would be keeping your posted with information as we approach the World Congress. Stay in touch.



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Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in southern Africa between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers. A fa-mous tourist destination in its own right, Zimbabwe boasts a number of internationally renowned tourist at-tractions and a favorable year round weather condition. It borders South Africa to the south, Botswana to the west, Zambia to the northwest, and Mozambique to the east. The capital and largest city is Harare.

Tourist attractions include the World Heritage site of the Great Zimbabwe Ruins situated close to Masvingo and the Mutirikwi Dam National Park, the mountains of Nyanga and Chimanimani in the Eastern Highlands and the historic Matopos National Park near Bulawayo and majestic Victo-ria Falls.


The city borrows its name from the first Shona inhabitants of the marshy flats near The Kopje (inselberg) on which it

stands today, who were themselves called Ne-Harawa after the regional chief - Harare (one who does not sleep).


The Victoria Falls are one of the biggest falls in Af-rica, where the Zambezi River plunges into a 106 meter deep gorge. The town and surrounding area have been declared a National Park mainly to pre-serve it from over-commercialization. To cater for the modern tourist white water rafting and canoe-ing are available, as well as bungee jumping from the bridge crossing the gorge.

Victoria Falls

Great Zimbabwe Ruins

Great Zimbabwe is a ruined city in the southeast-ern hills of Zimbabwe near Lake Mutirikwe and the city of Masvingo. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe during the country’s Late Iron Age. Construction on the monument by ancestors of the Shona people began in the 11th century and continued until the 15th century. The ruins span an area of 722 hectares (1,780 acres) which, at its peak, could have housed up to 18,000 people. It is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

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TOURIST DESTINATIONS

Matopo Hills

Hwange National Park

The Victoria Falls are one of the biggest falls in Af-rica, where the Zambezi River plunges into a 106 meter deep gorge. The town and surrounding area have been declared a National Park mainly to pre-serve it from over-commercialization. To cater for the modern tourist white water rafting and canoe-ing are available, as well as bungee jumping from the bridge crossing the gorge.

Bridal Veil Falls forms an ideal picnic site within easy walking distance from the Chimanimani Village. The area is protected by National Parks of Zimbabwe and shows a small, well preserved area of evergreen vegetation, amidst a larger area of high-rain-fall Brachystegia woodland. The area does not fall within the quartzite zone of the Chimanimani Mountains and does not have any of the endemic species but it still yields a rich variety of interesting plants, such as Sium repandum, Crotalaria varie-gata, an unusual form of Eucomis autumnalis and a beautiful grove of the Wild Banana, Ensete ventricosum.You will certainly enjoy your stay in Zimbabwe.

Named after a local Nhanzwa chief, Hwange National Park is the largest Park in Zimbabwe occupying roughly 14 650 square kilometers. It is located in the northwest corner of the country about one hour south of the Mighty Victoria Falls. It became the royal hunting grounds to the Ndebele warrior-king Mzilikazi in the early 19th Century and was set aside as a National Park in 1929. Hwange boasts a tre-mendous selection of wildlife with over 100 species of mammals and nearly 400 bird species recorded. The elephants of Hwange are world famous and the Park’s elephant population is one of the largest in the world. The Park has three distinctive Camps and administrative offices at Robins, Sinamatella and the largest one at Main Camp.

Chimanimani District

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VISA REQUIREMENTS TO ZIMBABWETHERE ARE 3 CATEGORIES:

Category A: Countries whose nationals do NOT require a Visa. No action required, you will be granted easy entry at any border post.

Category B: Countries whose nationals are granted a Zimbabwe visa at port of entry on payment of requisite visa fees. These visas are easiest obtained on your ar-rival at the Airport or border post. If you get them done via an agency in your home country they will often cost you quite a bit more and be a lot more hassle. These countries are provided with a UNIVISA

Category C: Countries whose nationals are required to apply for and obtain a Zim-babwe visa prior to travelling. Unfortunately this is a bit of a pain, but you have to apply through an agency or the Zimbabwe High Commission in your home country. Zimbabwe immigration has launched a website where Category C’s can now apply online. Follow this link: https://www.evisa.gov.zw/

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The UNIVISAThe UNIVISA - standard fee of US$50 – where credit card point of sale facilities are not available at port of entry it is recommended that clients have US$50 available for payment.Validity – the KAZA UNIVISA will be valid for 30 days as long as you remain in Zimbabwe and Zambia and clients can cross into Zimbabwe/Zambia as frequently as they like within the 30 day period. (If the UNIVISA is obtained at Victoria Falls and you cross over to Zimbabwe at Kariba or Chirundu or vice versa the visa shall be valid)It also covers those who visit Botswana for day trips through the Kazangula Borders – it will not be valid if staying in Botswana overnight, in this case you would need to purchase a new Visa.The UNIVISA cannot be extended however you can buy a new UNIVISA (up to 3 per year). You do NOT have to by a UniVisa you can purchase normal single and double entry visas if they suit you better - see Zimbabwe visa pageExample 1: US passport holder only coming to Zimbabwe, not going across to Zambia. Better to buy a single entry visa @ $30Example 2: US passport holder staying in Zimbabwe but going to Zambia for a day activity. Normal visa price $45 double entry visa to Zimbabwe + $20 Zambia day tripper visa = $65. Therefore cheaper to buy UniVisa at $50 covers all entries.Eligible Countries whose nationals are granted a UniVisa at port of entry on payment of US$ 50

Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Britain (UK), Brunei, Burundi, Canada, Czech Republic, Cook Islands, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Rwanda, Slovakia Republic, Slovenia Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, United States of America

UniVisa available ONLY at these Ports of EntryZimbabwe - Victoria Falls Airport, Victoria Falls Land Border, Kazangula Land Border (Border with Botswana) and Harare AirportZambia - Harry Mwaanga Airport (Livingstone), Victoria Falls Land Border, Kazangula Land Border (Border with Botswana) and Kenneth Kaunda Airport (Lusaka)

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VISA REQUIREMENTS TO ZIMBABWE

CATEGORY A COUNTRIESCountries whose nationals do NOT require a Zimbabwe Visa.Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Cayman Islands, Congo (DRC), Cyprus, Fiji, Ghana, Grena-da, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Leeward Islands, Lesotho, Malaysia, Malawi, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Samoa Western, Singapore, South Africa , Solomon Islands, St Kitts, St Lucia, St Vincent, Swazi-land, Tanzania, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Turk & Caicoa Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, ZambiaSouth Africa - gratis (FREE) visas issued at point of entry

CATEGORY B COUNTRIESCountries whose nationals are granted a Zimbabwe Visa at port of entry on payment of requisite visa fees. See costs belowArgentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Brunei, *Canada, Czech Republic, Cook Island, Denmark, Dominic Rep, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Iceland, *Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Ko-rea (South), Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palau Islands, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Seychelles, Slovak, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, *United Kingdom, United States of America, Vatican, Virgin IslandsFeesUniVisa - US$ 50Single Entry - US$ 30Double Entry - US$ 45Multiple Entry - US$ 55*British and IrishUniVisa - US$ 50Single Entry - US$ 55Double Entry - US$ 70*CanadaUniVisa - US$ 50Single Entry - US$ 75



CATEGORY CCountries whose nationals are required to apply for and obtain a Zimbabwe visa prior to travelling. Zim-babwe immigration have launched a website where Category C’s can now apply online. Follow this Link to apply: https://www.evisa.gov.zw/Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangledesh, Belerus, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde Is-land, Central Africa Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros Islands, Congo ( Brazzaville), Costa Ri-ca,Conakry, Cote d’Voire, Croatia, Cuba, Djibouti Rep, El Salvador, Equator, Equatorial Guinnea, Eritrea, Esto-nia, Ethiopia, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French West Indies, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Gibraltar, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guvana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea ( DPRK), Krygyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Macau, Madagascar, Mali, Marshall Is-lands, Mauritania, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mvanmar, Nepel, New Caledonia, Nic-aragua, Nieu, Niger, Nigeria, Norfolk Islands, Northern Mariana, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Principe, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Rwanda, Samoa ( America), San Marino, Sao Tome, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen Rep, Yugosla-via

FeesSingle Entry - US$ 65 to US$ 100Category C nationals can only get a single entry Zimbabwe visaMORE INFORMATION ON TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS CAN BE FOUND AT : www.victoriafalls-guide.net




UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWEThe University of Zimbabwe is the oldest, lead-ing and finest University in Zimbabwe which is involved in teaching and research and offers degrees, diplomas and certificates in various disciplines which include arts, agriculture, law, medicine, social studies, science, engineering, education, commerce and veterinary sciences. The university will be hosting the World Con-gress. The university is currently celebrating their 60th anniversary as it started in 1955.

CAMPUSThe University of Zimbabwe Mount Pleasant Campus premises measures 299 hectares. The University of Zimbabwe has a total of 171 build-

ings on the Mount Pleasant Campus.

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62nd IPSF WORLD CONGRESS

PROCESS>>>

Period of Registration

Phase1 11th January-31stMarch 2016Cost: $ 450Phase 21st April -31stMay 2016Cost: $ 500Phase 31stJune-10 July 2016 Cost: $550

ONLINE REGISTRATION

During the Registration Process you have to fill in a form requiring information including:- Personal Information (name, age, sex, e-mail)- The Students’ Association that represents you- Food requirements (e.g. food allergies)- If it is necessary for an Invitation Letter (if so, the RC will be pleased to provide one).- A Confirmation Letter from your CPAfter registration form submission,After filling in and submitting the registration form, you must send an e-mail to [email protected] with the correct confirmation letter (in PDF format) from your CP. After receiving your registration form, we will check if you have sent the correct confirmation letter. If so, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from the Reception Committee notifying you that you were successfully accepted to participate in the congress.CP Confirmation LetterAfter completing the registration process it is mandatory to send to [email protected] a confirmation letter in PDF format from the Contact Person of the Students’ Association that represents you in IPSF to confirm that you are one of their members.

PAYMENT

After completing the registration and sending correct confirmation letter you will receive an e-mail from us with pay-ment information. You have 7(days) to pay the correct amount of money. If this doesn’t occur during the established time, the registration will be discarded. Process1. Online Registration 2. Send CP confirmation letter within 7 days3. Reception committee confirms your registration and order of payment is sent4. Participant has 7 days to complete payment5. Confirmation of payment6. Participant is officially registered

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Since its establishment in 1949, IPSF has grown to represent more than 313,000 pharmacy students from various countries worldwide. Competent and inspired lead-ership has been at the helm of its perma-nence and to ensure the continuity of the federation it was deemed pertinent to train its members to be the leaders the world needs. Tailor-made for all those who wish to nurture the leader within them (especial-ly for those who wish to take up leadership positions in IPSF) LIT has stood the test of time and has produced hundreds of capable leaders over the years. The four day-long event is educative, informative and it gives its participants a chance to interact with leaders from other countries on a social lev-el. Participants take part in team building as well as introspective activities under the qualified eye of LIT trainers from IPSF.

The annual LIT will be held on the 26th of July to the 29th of July 2016. This unique Program provides the participants with a unique framework for building leadership skills, to gain additional experience and evaluation in the areas of leadership and personal development, along with theo-retical and practical training. LIT will be hosted in the sunshine city Harare and its participants will work hard by day and relax in the city that never sleeps.

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REASONS TO ATTEND

TO BE PART OF A ONE OF A KIND EDUCA-TIONAL, INSPIRATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

TO BE PART OF EDUCATIONAL AND THOUGHT PROVOKING DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF OUR PROFESSION!

TO HAVE A FULL AFRICAN EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING SAFARIS WITH LIONS AND ELE-PHANTS

FUN IN THE SUN WITH THE GREAT WEATH-ER, LOTS OF SELFIES

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Arrivals Scientific Career Educational Educational General Assembly Excursion General Assmbly, General Assembly General Assembly Free timeand Symposiun Exhibition Symposium SymposiumRegistration Day Workshop Workshop Departures

Sessions Sessions Workshop Sessions General Assembly PCT starts

Workshop Public Health Public HealthSessions Campaign Campaign Workshop

Preparations SessionsWelcome BraaiOpening Ceremony

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

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General Assembly , Workshop Sessions

Citrus Party Pool Party Zimbo Night Free nightMasquerade

Dinner Auction NightInternational

NightGala

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PRELIMINARY PROGRAM


THIS PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Arrivals Scientific Career Educational Educational General Assembly Excursion General Assmbly, General Assembly General Assembly Free timeand Symposiun Exhibition Symposium SymposiumRegistration Day Workshop Workshop Departures

Sessions Sessions Workshop Sessions General Assembly PCT starts

Workshop Public Health Public HealthSessions Campaign Campaign Workshop

Preparations SessionsWelcome BraaiOpening Ceremony

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Day 8 Day 9Day 0 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 10

General Assembly , Workshop Sessions

Citrus Party Pool Party Zimbo Night Free nightMasquerade

Dinner Auction NightInternational

NightGala

Evening

Day 5 Day 6 Day 7

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM


THIS PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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