PROGRAMME
The conference programme has been awarded 18 CPD points and 2 Ethics CPD points by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), as well as 12 CPD points by the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
Please note that the amount of points awarded will be calculated according to the number of sessions attended.
CONFERENCE PURPOSE: The ADDICTION 2021 Conference programme will be a true collaboration between all prevention and treatment role players to discuss effective, evidence-based solutions relevant to SUD in the unique African context.
We were looking forward to welcoming you at the ADDICTION 2021 Conference in July. Circumstances have changed dramatically since the President announced a state of disaster in response to the second wave of COVID-19 infections. In light of global challenges associated with COVID-19, the Conference Organising Committee had some tough decisions to consider. It was decided that, due to the limiting restrictions on the number of people allowed at conferences, the Conference will be held online in 2021. The date remains the same: 21-23 July 2021. The advantage of an online event is that more delegates from all over the world will be able to attend. We look forward to engaging with you in the digital space!
Together, with contributions from academics, medical professionals, civil society, policy makers, law enforcement, activists, service users, and the wide array of public and community-based resources, we can march forward and achieve comprehensive solutions for addictive disorders.
Dr Goodman Sibeko MBChB, PhD
Chair: ADDICTION 2021 Conference Director: International Technology Transfer Centre South Africa & Head: Division of Addiction Psychiatry at UCT
Dr Lochan Naidoo MBChB, Bus. Man
Track 1 Chair: Research in Practice
CEO: Jullo Specialist Addiction Centre, Merebank, Durban, South Africa.
Director: Healing Hills Specialist Psychiatry Hospital, KZN, South Africa.
Past President:
- International Narcotics Control Board , United Nations
- South Africa Federation of Mental Health
Prof. Solomon Rataemane
Track 2 Chair: Capacity Building and Advocacy
HOD: PsychiatrySefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)
Prof. Zuki Zingela
Track 3 Chair: Legislation, Policy and Enforcement
Associate Professor: Nelson Mandela & Central Hospital
Head of Psychiatry: Walter Sisulu University