Aseptic Dispensing Masterclass

The Aseptic Dispensing Masterclass is aimed to introduce the concepts of reconstitution to minimize microbial and particulate contamination of a reconstituted intravenous product. The Masterclass will address the proper processes and techniques to intravenous drug reconstruction including “no-touch techniques” and “negative pressure techniques” and how to reconstitute cytotoxic drugs. This will include proper methods to assemble a needle and syringe, breaking ampoules and reconstituting vials. The Masterclass will address placement of items in a laminar flow cabinet and isolators as well as proper cleaning and disinfection of the cabinet/isolator. In addition, participants will also learn how to clean up a cytotoxic drug spill. 

Oral Anticancer Therapy Masterclass

The Masterclass on Oral Anticancer Therapies is aimed at providing an introduction to the important aspects of managing patients receiving oral anticancer therapies. Key concept such as clinical pharmacology, toxicities, drug and food interactions, adherence, and key points for patient education will be discussed. The process for safe prescription review and the appropriate handling and disposal of oral anticancer therapies will be outlined. Cases will be used to illustrate the practice of these concepts throughout the session. The class will wrap up a session designed to guide the pharmacist in the set-up of a pharmacist-run oral anticancer program.

Abstract submission is now open!

Read more on call for abstracts and guidelines for abstract submission.

https://hopak.or.ke/meetings-events/africa-regional-oncology-pharmacy-symposium-2019-arops-2019/abstract-submission/arops-2019-call-for-abstracts

https://hopak.or.ke/meetings-events/africa-regional-oncology-pharmacy-symposium-2019-arops-2019/abstract-submission/guidelines-for-abstract-submission

Visa

For all Visa inquiries, refer to https://www.nairobi-airport.com/visa_on_arrival_kenya.php

Travel

Travel is at the attendee's own expense.

Accommodation

AROPS2019 Preferred Accommodation:

The Organizing committee has negotiated accommodation rates of USD 125 bed and breakfast per person at the Tamarind Tree Hotel. Use promocode : HOPAK or direct link: https://tamarindtreehotel.book-onlinenow.net/index.aspx?specialoffer=HOPAK+RATE+PROMO&promocode=HOPAK  

This is a 4 – Star Facility, and this is the symposium venue.

Tamarind Tree Hotel is ideally located just 5 kms to the southwest of Nairobi within the spacious Carnivore grounds and its iconic Carnivore Restaurant. The hotel offers easy access to all parts of the city, its national park, as well as to the country’s many diverse attractions via the neighbouring Wilson Airport and Southern Bypass. The nearby Langata and Karen suburbs are among the liveliest and most popular in Nairobi with world-class shopping malls and excellent restaurants.
Tamarind Tree Hotel is perfect for both the business and leisure traveller.

 Alternative Accommodation

Should you prefer alternative accommodation, the following is a list of accommodation facilities near the symposium venue:

1. Silver Springs Hotel Nairobi

     http://www.silversprings-hotel.com/

   This is a 4 – Star Facility located on Argwings Kodhek road, about 6km from the symposium venue. To make reservations at the Silver Springs Hotel, participants should send an email with the code AROPS2019 to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

2. Fairview Hotel

https://clhg.com/hotels/901/Fairview-Hotel-Nairobi

This is a 4-star hotel, located near the Israeli Embassy along the 2^nd Ngong Avenue Nairobi and about 7km from the symposium venue.

2. Sarova Panafric

https://www.sarovahotels.com/panafric-nairobi/

This is a 4-Star hotel themed on different regions within the African continent and is located about 7km from the symposium venue.

Accessible via public transport

3. Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Hurlingham

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/nbofp-four-points-nairobi-hurlingham/

This is a 4-star hotel located in the Hurlingham area and is about 7km from the symposium venue.

4. Town Lodge

https://clhg.com/hotels/902/Town-Lodge-Upper-Hill-Nairobi-Kenya

This is a 2-star hotel located on 2^nd Ngong Avenue adjacent to the Fairview Hotel and about 7km from the symposium venue.

5. Hadassah Hotel

http://www.hadassahhotel.com/

This is a budget hotel about 6.3km from the symposium venue.

6. A.C.K Guest House

http://www.ackguesthouses.or.ke/nairobi/

This is a budget guest house about 7.2km from the symposium venue.

7. Nairobi Serena Hotel

https://www.serenahotels.com/serenanairobi/en/default.html

This 5-Star Facility is centrally located. It is a walking distance to Nairobi CBD and about 7km from the symposium venue.

There is accessibility to the symposium venue via public transport.

8. Radisson Blu Hotel

https://www.radissonblu.com/en/hotel-nairobi

This 5-star modern hotel is located in upper hill and is about 7.8km from the symposium venue.

Direct public transport is NOT available to the symposium venue.

9. Crowne Plaza

https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/nairobi/nbocp/hoteldetail

This is a 4-star contemporary business hotel and Located in the heart of upper hill, about 6.5km from the symposium venue.

Direct public transport is NOT available to the symposium venue.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

Acceptance Submission and Review Timeline

The deadline for abstract submission is Sunday, March 31^st, 2019 midnight (EAT). Peer review will take place and the submitting author will be notified of acceptance by email within three weeks of submission. Abstracts should be sent via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Presenting Author Registration

The presenting author MUST register for AROPS2019 by Saturday, April 20, 2019 or the abstract will automatically be withdrawn.

Publication of Abstracts

All accepted abstracts will be published in the AROPS2019 program booklet provided the presenting author registers for the Symposium by Saturday, April 20, 2019. By submitting an abstract, you consent to the publication of this abstract.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Authors are requested to disclose any conflict of interest when submitting their abstract.

Author Information

The first author MUST be the presenting author.

Information required for all authors:

• Name
• Phone number
• Email address
• Affiliation

Presentation Type

All accepted abstracts shall be presented as Posters. The AROPS 2019 program task force shall select abstracts for platform presentation.

Posters will be on display on poster boards throughout the symposium. Poster display requirements will be communicated to the submitting author closer to the Symposium date.

The platform presentations will be scheduled during one plenary session. Each presentation is scheduled for 15 minutes including questions from the audience. Presentation specifics will be communicated to the submitting author closer to the Symposium date.

The first author must be the presenting author, and will receive a certificate of presentation. 

Abstract Categories

Authors should indicate at the top right hand corner the abstract category from the list below:

1. Process Improvement/ Pharmacoeconomics (PR): includes drug preparation and delivery, projects to enhance patient care or improve effectiveness or efficiency of pharmacy services; cost-benefit analyses; cost-effectiveness analyses
2. Clinical Science (CS): includes oncology/pharmacy practice; medicine use evaluations; innovative patient care services/activities; unusual/unique clinical and/or management cases; projects to document pharmacy interventions
3. Translational/Basic Science (TS): pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenomics
4. Trainee (TR): Student/Resident Fellow/Pharmacy intern/pharmacist-in-training, etc.
5. Encore Presentation (EN): For data/abstract that has previously been presented at another meeting or published in profession journal

Abstract Title

The abstract title must be less than 150 characters. Please use title case e.g. Upper and Lower Case and NOT UPPER CASE.
 

Abstract Length

The abstract length is limited to 500 words not including the abstract title, author names or affiliations.

Abstract Content

The following abstract format should be followed:

1. Objective/Purpose
2. Study Design/Methods
3. Results/Key Findings
4. Conclusion/Recommendations

5. Abstracts must describe completed research (abstracts that contain results and conclusions).

Language

Abstracts are accepted in English only.

Number of Submissions

There is no limit to the number of abstract submissions.