Youth & the Social

Determinants of Health

The Organising Committee is honoured to offer you the Ghanaian

Presentation Package
IFMSA MARCH MEETING 2012 MARCH 5 - 11, 2012

from the Ministry of Youth & Sports 1

from the Ministry of Youth & Sports
 Table of Contents
Introduction
3 President’s Message
4 Letters of Support

MM2012 GHANA

7 Our Mission
8 Accommodation and Menu
11 Responsibly Green
13 Theme
17 Pre-GA

GETTING THERE

19 Visa Information

Finance
22 Fundraising
23 Maximum Budget
24 Minimum Budget

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 President’s Message
Dear IFMSA Family and Friends,
It is with great pleasure that I present to you
our Presentation Package for hosting the 61st
General Assembly March Meeting 2012 of our
federation which, I promise you, will be undoubtedly
the best GA ever to have been organized in the
history of our time.
O ur federation has been in existence for 60
years, and for the first time, we are proud to
bring our General Assembly in its present format
to Sub-Saharan Africa. In the 60 years since its
inception, IFMSA has developed a global reach, with
members in over 100 countries and recognition by
the UN, as an international forum for global health
issues. With 2 General Assemblies annually, we
have been hosted in just about every corner of the
globe, but we are yet to experience the beauty that
is the Africa region.
O ur candidature and host plans are designed
to give you a real taste of a different region
in IFMSA, a region that may not have reached its
potential, but is full of promise, motivation and
a reputation for hospitality. The beautiful city of
Kumasi, also known as ‘The Garden City’, will play
host to the General Assembly. Kumasi lies in the
middle of Ghana, with an amazing landscape and
easy accessibility. Bearing this in mind, we have
selected our proposed venue, to showcase the
best of Kumasi, while our plans for post-GA tours
will give you a taste of other parts of Ghana and all
in all, a typically African feel.
A fter 60 years, IFMSA needs to establish our
truly global nature, by taking a detour and flying
in a different direction next March, for a change.
To recap the last 10 General Assemblies, IFMSA
has travelled to the Americas (Chile in March
2006, Mexico in March 2008, Jamaica in August
2008, Canada in August 2010), the Asia Pacific
region (Australia in March 2007, Thailand in March
2010, Indonesia in March 2011), the EMR (Egypt
in August 2005, Tunisia in March 2009) and to
Europe (Turkey in March 2005, Serbia in August
2006, United Kingdom in August 2007, Macedonia
in August 2009, Denmark in August 2011). Africa’s
time is finally here to host all IFMSA. Africa’s time
is most certainly now.
T his package gives detailed description of
the venue, accommodation, theme proposal
and visa information. However, a few highlights
deserve to be mentioned.
A ccommodation, meals and sessions will all take
place in the same vicinity, with the exception
of the opening ceremony, which we plan to hold at
the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University
of Science and Technology (KNUST), a state of
the art venue, reserved for the best conferences.
Accommodation will be split over 2 wonderful
hotels that lie in the heart of Kumasi and are only
a ten-minute walk apart. With spacious rooms for
“ I am very glad to announce
that we will waive the
registration fee for two (2) early
registration delegates for each
sessions and lots of open areas, there can be no NMO in Categories A and B”.
better place to hold a General Assembly. With
amazing recreational facilities, there is no better
way to unwind after over 16 hours of work. An
amazing cuisine also ensures that all your meal
choices are available, in addition to very traditional
African delicacies. All meals shall be a buffet.
Coffee, tea, water, refreshing drinks and snacks
will also be available for all sessions, throughout
the day. The nightlife in Kumasi is also quite un-
rivaled, and you can be assured of some of the
best social programs that have ever been part of
a GA package. “ IFMSA needs to establish our
truly global nature, by taking
a detour and flying in a different
L
direction next March, for a
ogistical provisions for all sessions will include change”.
among other things, modern A-V equipment and
easily adjustable session room set ups, designed
for comfort and effectiveness. The facilities will
work for you, and will provide you all you need for
the best sessions.
I am also very glad to announce that we will waive
the registration fee for two (2) early registration
delegates for each NMO in Categories A and B.
This, we believe, will increase participation for
NMOs in these categories who are usually not well
represented in our GAs.
T he OC proposes the theme ‘Youth and the
Social Determinants of Health’. There shall
be an amazing repertoire of theme events and
debates to give future healthcare practitioners
the opportunity to extensively discuss some of
the basic fundamentals that determine who stays
healthy and who doesn’t.
With the support amassed so far from the Deans
of the Medical Faculties, the Mayor of the city
of Kumasi, the Ministries of Health, Tourism and
Foreign Affairs, we are well on our way to bringing
IFMSA to Africa for the first time, in its 60-year
history.
We will have a dedicated delegation in Indonesia, in
flashing colors, and we hope to get your questions
and queries, as we prepare to amaze you!
Welcome to the Garden City. Welcome to Ghana,
the gateway to Africa. Welcome to Africa at its
best!
Best regards on behalf of the Ghanaian Organizing
Committee.
Signed
Jones Ampofo Gyedu
President of the Organizing Committee
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 Letters of Support

The Ghanaian
Minister of
Tourism

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The Office of
the Director of
Immigration,
Ghana.

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Our Mission . Accommodation & Menu
Responsibly Green . Theme . Pre-GA

from the Ministry of Youth & Sports from the Ministry of Youth & Sports
 Our Mission
Make no mistake; our mission is to raise
the standards for organizing our general
assemblies to a height that future “Our mission is to raise the
organizers will only strive to parallel it but standards for organizing our
not surpass it. This has been the guiding general assemblies to a height that
principle of our highly motivated and future organizers will only strive to
dedicated Organizing Committee (OC) parallel it but not surpass it”.
throughout our preparation for hosting
MM 2012.
We intend to provide the IFMSA family
with an awe-inspiring setting for our
GA, an academic experience that will
both challenge and tease the minds of
delegates, venue and accommodation
facilities in a world-class hotel and an
exceptionally vibrant nightlife that is set
to blow your mind and make you forget
about the preceding 16 hours of hard
work.
We are also committed to organizing
a financially sustainable GA without
compromising the professionalism,
efficiency and fruitfulness of the GA.
That’s why we have created two
separate budgets (a minimum and a
maximum budget) to contain any possible
eventuality. This way, fundraising will
not be a reason to compromise the
standards.

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 Accommodation And Venue
“A four-star hotel that boasts of state-of-the-art
conference facilities, Golden Tulip Hotel will also serve
as the venue for our sessions, trainings, plenaries,
SWGs, etc”.

Accommodation Arrangements
All delegates for MM2012 in Ghana
will be accommodated in two luxurious
hotels: Golden Tulip Hotel (Kumasi
City) and Georgia Hotel. The hotels are
located in the central business district of
the second largest city in Ghana. Georgia
Hotel is only two minutes drive (and only
10 minutes walking) from Golden Tulip
Hotel.
Both hotels are located along tree-lined
streets with a serene atmosphere. The
characteristic greenish environment and
numerous flower gardens have earned
Kumasi the name ‘Garden City of West
Africa’. As OC we believe there is no
better place to host a green GA.
A four-star hotel that boasts of state-
of-the-art conference facilities, Golden
Tulip Hotel will also serve as the venue
for our sessions, trainings, plenaries,
SWGs, etc. This luxurious hotel was
opened in 2007.
From the moment you step into these
hotels you are bound to be inspired by
the unique design and facilities that
will be at your disposal. The rooms are

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really designed for comfort and luxury.
All rooms are air conditioned, have key
cards, wireless internet access, in-room
safes, hair dryers, trouser presses,
televisions, telephones for overseas
calls, refrigerators, electric kettle with
complimentary tea, etc. Delegates
will be accommodated in standard
rooms, superior rooms, and executive
rooms with each room accommodating
two, three or four persons.

The hotels have their own private

swimming pools and acres of landscaped
gardens that you can explore at your
leisure. The signature swimming pool
All delegates will also have access to free
at Golden Tulip is the largest in Kumasi
wireless internet services throughout
the GA. Whether in your room, around
the swimming pool, in the conference
rooms, you will be connected.

and features a sunken pool bar. From

the sunken bar you can enjoy a cold
beverage without leaving the water.

Guests may also avail themselves at the

other facilities which include a fitness
centre, a well- equipped Business
Centre, a Forex Bureau for your financial
transactions, a laundry centre, etc.
The fitness rooms of these hotels
feature the latest generation of exercise
machines and a rack of free weights.
Trained personnel are on duty to advise
on training regimens. After your workout,
relax at the sauna and spa. Golden Tulip
also offers the ultimate luxury in personal
pampering at the beauty salon where
you can get a manicure, pedicure, hair
styling and massage.
Meals
All meals shall be buffet style meals with
a wide variety of meal options including
several Continental, Oriental, African
delicacies as well as Vegetarian dishes.
And as is typical in most West African
countries, all meat dishes are Halal.
All delegates will have their breakfast
at the hotel accommodating them.
However, all delegates will have lunch
and dinner at Golden Tulip Hotel. This

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 arrangement has been made to ensure
the smooth running of all sessions,
plenaries, etc. Throughout the sessions
water, coffee, tea, snacks, etc shall also
be provided, to add to your comfort.
would be perfect for the various Standing
Committee sessions. The equipment
available include the following: slide
projector, digital projector, cable modem,
flip chart and markers, LCD projectors,
microphones, Modem lines, VCR, etc.

The Business…
All sessions, trainings, plenaries, etc
will take place at the Golden Tulip Hotel
conference facilities. The venue boasts of
some of the finest conference facilities in
Ghana. The function facilities are capable
of hosting meetings, conferences and
seminars of up to 1000 delegates. The
largest room can accommodate about
500 people at a time. This large room
is supported by several syndicate rooms
that can individually take more than 60
people at a time. These syndicate rooms

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 Responsibly Green
“Climate change is widely acknowledged
as the biggest threat to global health of
the 21st century. We believe a Federation
of medical students passionate about
health improvement should place itself
at the forefront in sustainability and
health, in reducing our green-house gas
emissions, tackling climate change, and
as a result positively impact the health
of our members and most importantly,
our future patients.”
- The IFMSA Green Charter
3rd highest priority for NMOs, from the
survey on “Financial sustainability of
IFMSA” was a Project Support Fund
- Minutes of the second Team of Officials
Meeting for 2010/2011
GREEN INITIATIVE
As part of an amazing package to host
you, the OC is proposing a new initiative,
that we hope will become a part of
future GAs. This initiative will be putting
together the position of the IFMSA as
expressed in the green charter, as well
as the need for a Project support fund
system in IFMSA.
In addition to other plans to stay
environmentally friendly and responsible,
we consider this an amazing opportunity
to add value to the amazing work done
at the grassroots by all members of
IFMSA.
The OC intends to take EUR 2,00 from
the registration fees paid by every
attending delegate, to set up a grant.
The IFMSA Executive Board, to support
an environmentally related project, being
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 done in one of the IFMSA NMOs,
will administer this grant.
This could produce an amount, up
to EUR 2.000, and would definitely
be an amazing contribution to
a project. It will also provide an
initiative for more pro-environment
projects amongst our NMOs.

Imagine the possibilities, if every

future GA host also worked
towards this…..

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 Youth And The Social
Determinants Of Health
Proposed Theme for March Meeting 2012

S ocial Determinants are

conditions in which people live
and work. They include poverty, social
the
exclusion, lack of education and unsafe
employment conditions. These social
determinants are intrinsically linked to
inequities in health and explain why
poor and marginalized people get sick
and die sooner than people in better
social positions. Social Determinants
are in effect described as the single
most important determinant of good or
ill health, a long and productive life or a
short and miserable one.
Many may debate that Health Care
and Life Styles are more important
determinants, but it should always be
emphasized that the social environment
determines access to health care and
influences lifestyle choices in the first
place.
IFMSA , as a Youth
Organization has
a key role to play in tackling the Social
Determinants of health. Health equity
depends vitally on the empowerment
of individuals and groups to represent
their needs and interests strongly and
effectively. In doing so, they challenge
and change the unfair and steeply
graded distribution of social resources
(the conditions for health) to which all
men and women as citizens, have equal
claims and rights.

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 As members of one of the leading
youth organizations in health
and as future health care professionals,
IFMSA members have a responsibility
to be better educated and equipped to
address the issues surrounding the social
determinants. IFMSA needs to take an
active role in further empowering other
youths. We also need to contribute to
eliminating the limitations, imposed by
the Social Determinants, on achieving
health for all.
during the pre-GA that will be proposed
to the IFMSA Executive Board. This plan
also includes intriguing and interactive
workshops for the theme events, and
where possible, integration of the theme
into each of the standing committee
sessions during the GA.
T he Social Determinants are indeed a
broad topic. To make the sessions
on this theme relevant and exciting for
participants, we are in contact with a list
of organizations and individuals on the

E ncompassing ‘Youth and the Social

Conditions of social
deprivation have
characterized human
history and undermined
human health since the
beginnings of civilization.
Social deprivation is not
a matter of fate, it is a
marker of policy failure.
Determinants of Health’ as the theme
for the March Meeting 2012 in Ghana, is
national, regional and international levels
to ensure that we use the best possible
speakers. We are also striving to modify
a first step to improving the knowledge of the theme events from simply grand
medical students on the issue, sparking lectures and plenary style events, to
concern and a drive for action. Follow debates, role-plays and interactive audio-
up actions can range from expansion of visual manipulations and presentations.
projects to accommodate the limitations
posed by the Social Determinants, to
engagement with the national health
systems and policy makers to push for
T o top it up, this theme also provides
an opportunity to bring in other
youth organizations in collaboration with
more intersectoral collaboration and
IFMSA, along with their experiences
support. Finally, at international level,
from different fields, to enrich the
participants can initiate the makings of
critique of the roles played by the Social
a policy statement for IFMSA to take a
Determinants as well as add value to
position on the Social Determinants of
the interactive discussions. IFMSA
health. This statement will serve as a
will already be taking a step towards
tool for advocating on both national and
intersectoral collaboration in addressing
international levels and for better policy
this issue.
making across sectors in the strive to
improve health globally. Lastly, we would like to provide a short
insight to our vision of what this theme
event could provide for every participant,

T he OC has put together a plan to

implement this theme in a workshop
irrespective of the standing committee
that they work in.

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SCOME of their projects, to further address
the limitations to public health success
Medical Education essentially brings
posed by the Social Determinants.
us all together. The role of SCOME
in working to improve our medical
curricula and in providing co-curricular
SCORP
supplements cannot be overstated.
According to the General Comment
Working on and discussing the Social
on the Right to Health, adopted by UN
Determinants of health, provides
agency on Economic, Social and Cultural
SCOME members with an opportunity
Rights in 2000, the Right to Health
to evaluate the need for better inclusion
extends not only to timely and appropriate
of this theme/topic/issue in our medical
health care, but also to the underlying
education. It also provides SCOME
determinants of health. Examples are
members with the opportunity to discuss
access to safe and potable water and
the role of Social Determinants in the
adequate sanitation, an adequate supply
quality of education, and particularly
of safe food, nutrition and housing,
medical education, as executed in
healthy occupational and environmental
different countries.
conditions and access to health related
education and information, including in
sexual and reproductive health.
SCOPH
This provides an opportunity for
The 2010 publication of the World
members of SCORP to discuss the
Health Organization on Equity, Social
Right to Health, its limitations and lack
Determinants and Public Health
of implementation of some of its core
programs, looks in-depth at several
contents at the national level. SCORP
public health issues that are addressed
projects and activities that seek to
by SCOPH members. It particularly
ensure that the obligations of the Right
focuses at the relationship and influence
to Health are met can also be evaluated,
of the Social Determinants on these
and new ideas explored.
public health issues as well as possible
entry points for intervention.
Addressing this theme can therefore SCORA
provide a unique opportunity for our
Under the unique conditions of the 21st
SCOPH members to gain knowledge on
century, the importance of prevention
the specific role and contribution of Social
continues to grow, partly because of
Determinants to major public health
escalating health care costs. Today’s
issues. SCOPH members can also gain
health care cannot be improved without
ideas on possible paths for expansion
doing more for prevention. This is

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 especially true in the context of HIV/AIDS, of different Social Determinants on
where the emphasis is on prevention in health care in different countries. This
partnership with cure, treatment and theme also opens the door for better
care. Faced with the costs of long-term, appreciation of primary health care and
often life-long treatment, prevention is a WONCA exchanges, as primary health
key approach. care is put forward by the WHO as
These soaring costs can be put together a model for a health system that acts
with the disparity in access to HIV/AIDS on the underlying social, economic and
medications among countries, and the political causes of ill health.
effects of the Social Determinants,
discrimination and marginalization on
people living with HIV.. This opens a
door for SCORA members to discuss
an all important aspect of care and
life for people living with HIV, and to
explore newer ideas and strengthened
commitments in their projects, as well
as in advocating for better policies.

EXCHANGES
Our exchanges primarily allow students
to experience medical practice or
research in a country other than their
own. This additionally exposes these
students to limitations in health care,
posed by the Social Determinants in
the country being visited. Also, IFMSA
continues to explore and work on
primary care exchanges, together with
the World Association of Family Doctors
(WONCA).
Exploring this theme therefore benefits
SCOPE and SCORE members, as there
is an additional incentive for organizing
and undergoing exchanges, considering
the experience of comparing the effects

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 Pre-GA
Bearing our mission in mind, our OC
has carefully selected the venue and
accommodation to provide the perfect
setting for the various workshops and
debates that characterize our Pre-GA.
After careful consideration and analysis
we settled on the magnificent edifice in
the heart of Accra, our capital city, which
serves as home to the Ghana College of
Physicians and Surgeons (GCPS).

The GCPS building is located in the

heart of the capital city and is only seven
minutes drive from the main airport, the
Kotoka International Airport. It is also a spacious with facilities that can match
five-minute walk from the Ministries, an and better many a modern hotel.
area that hosts most of the important
government buildings. Every aspect of Transportation
the Pre-GA will take place in this facility
including accommodation, meals and The OC shall provide transportation from
sessions. the main airport to
“The Pre-GA registration fee the Pre-GA venue
for an extremely
shall not exceed € 155. Our aim affordable fee. We
The outstanding shall also provide
building has numerous is to maximize participation…” transportation from
well-equipped rooms the Pre-GA venue
for the various workshops and debates. to Kumasi, the venue for the GA. Right
All rooms are equipped with the most at the airport, we will be there to ensure
modern AV equipment for our various you go through immigration formalities
meetings. The interior decorations are smoothly with no stress. We will then
superb. provide the most environmentally
friendly transportation to the venue for
There are enough rooms to accommodate
the Pre-GA.
all estimated 200 delegates who would
attend the Pre- GA. The rooms are

Talking Finances
The venue we have chosen will allow us
to host one of the most professional and
efficient Pre- GAs at an affordable cost.
Consequently, the Pre-GA registration
fee shall not exceed € 155. Our aim
is to maximize participation in the
Pre-GA workshops, which serve as an
important capacity building set up for
our federation.

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Getting There
 Visa Information
We are extremely pleased to inform you
that after a series of meetings with our
Foreign Affairs Ministry and the Director
of Immigration, we have been informed
that NO delegate will be denied the
opportunity to participate in March
Meeting 2012 in Ghana because of visa
problems.
“No delegate will be denied the opportu-
nity to participate in March Meeting 2012
in Ghana because of visa problems”.-----
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of
Ghana.
After series of discussions with Ghana
Government officials, it has been agreed
that all delegates from countries where
Ghana has no Consulate or Diplomatic
Missions shall be issued visas on
arrival. The OC made this arrangement
to relieve the hardship delegates have
to go through when applying for visas
from Embassies in countries other than
their countries of origin or residence.
We are also negotiating for a reduction
in visa processing fees for all delegates
entering Ghana specifically for March
Meeting 2012.
Delegates for the conference can be
grouped into three (3) categories based
on the visa requirements necessary for
travelling to Ghana.
Category A - Do not need a visa to travel
to Ghana1
Benin,Guinea, Burkina Faso, Cote
d’Ivoire, Mali, Nigeria, Togo, Gambia,
Guinea Bissau, Cape Verde, Liberia,
Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Trinidad
and Tobago, Zimbabwe.
Category B - Shall apply for visas from
Ghanaian Consulates or Embassies in
their home countries1
Algeria, Angola, Australia, Belgium, Brazil,
Bulgaria, Canada, China, Congo DRC,
Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt,
Ethiopia, Equatorial Guinea, France,
Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Japan,
Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Namibia,
Netherlands, Russia Federation, Saudi
Arabia, Serbia, Montenegro, Singapore,
South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey,
Ukraine, UK, USA.
Category C – Eligible for visa on arrival
Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan,
Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Chile,
Columbia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Ecuador,
El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, Grenada,
Greece, Hungary, Hong Kong, Iceland,
Ireland, Indonesia, Jamaica, Latvia,
Lithuania, Lebanon, Mexico, Macedonia,
Malta, Montenegro, Malawi, Norway,
Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Panama,
Peru, Poland, Portugal, Philippines,
Palestine, Romania, Rwanda, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Sweden, South Africa, Sudan,
Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, United Arab
Emirates, Venezuela.
Also includes all countries not listed in
Categories A and B.
Reduced Turnaround Time
The OC is working together with
Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
and Immigration Service Department
to ensure that visa processing for
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 delegates run smoothly. Visas may be
issued on the same day of application
or may take a few days to process
when all documents for application are
submitted.
Making it work
After the close of Registration, (and
subsequent approval of delegates by
NMO Presidents) a letter of invitation
shall be forwarded to each delegate of
all countries listed in Category B, for
visa processing.
After the close of Registration, (and
subsequent approval of delegates by
NMO Presidents), the OC shall send
a list of the registered delegates from
countries listed in Category C to the
Ghana Immigration Service for onward
distribution to all ports of entry to Ghana.
A normal invitation letter will be issued,
and a cover letter from the Ministry will
be attached for these delegates
The Visa Committee will work with you
every step of the way, to ensure that
each delegate obtains the necessary
entry visa for participation in MM2012
The letter from the Immigration
Service, already requesting the names
of delegates is on page 5. They are
indeed as enthusiastic and excited as
we are, about making this happen.

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 Finance
Fundraising . Maximum Budget . Minimum Budget
 Fundraising
The IFMSA represents medical students We Are Pharma Free
worldwide. Consequently, we believe
that every NMO should be represented Even though the scope of companies
at the GA. Simplicita. We are therefore we are contacting is very wide we
committed to hosting an amazing GA have decided to be pharma free. We
with wide representation from NMOs have decided to absolutely refrain from
whilst keeping the registration fees as seeking any form of sponsorship from
low as possible. pharmaceutical companies.

“We have created two separate budgets

Registration Fee Waiver to deal with and contain every possible
eventuality to ensure that we have an
In fulfillment of our commitment, outstanding GA”.
the OC has decided to waive the
registration fees of two (2) early
registration delegates from each NMO Containing Possible Eventualities
in Categories A and B who will attend
the meeting. We took this decision As an OC, we do not believe that the
standards of an IFMSA GA should be
compromised by lack of significant
“We do not believe that the standards
fundraising or an economic crisis we
of an IFMSA GA should be compromised
cannot control. Bearing this in mind, we
by lack of significant fundraising or an
have created two separate budgets to
economic crisis we cannot control”.
deal with and contain every possible
eventuality to ensure that we have an
outstanding GA.
because NMOs in these categories are
usually underrepresented at our GAs
due to budgetary constraints.

Well On Our Way

Already, our amazing Fundraising
Committee has started implementing
a strategy meant to maximize our
fundraising prospects whilst being
mindful of keeping our integrity as
physicians intact. A number of private
companies, governmental agencies,
institutions, etc have been contacted
already. And I’m pleased to inform you
that their enthusiasm is overwhelming.
Already, we have received a pledge
of € 15,000 in sponsorship from a
telecommunications company, should
we win the bid.

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 Maximum Budget
REVENUE AMOUNT €
Registration fees 195,600
(Projected is € 200,000 less € 4,400 for waiving fees for
2 delegates each from NMOs in Categories A and B)
Sponsorship from Private Companies, Institutions, 149,500
Governmental Agencies like City Council, Ministries of
Health, Education, Tourism, etc.
Support Fund from the Medical Schools 12,000
FGMSA Trust Fund 3,500
TOTAL 360,600

EXPENDITURE AMOUNT €
Accommodation 105,000
Food (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Tea, Coffee) 158,000
Conference Venue 13,000
Conference Materials and Logistics 8,000
Transportation 20,000
Social Program 7,000
Promotional Materials 3,000
Administrative Expenses 10,000
Delegates’ Packages 7,000
Support for External Speakers 5,000
Miscellaneous 8,000
Green Initiative 1,600
Contingency Fund 15,000
TOTAL 360,600

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 Minimum Budget

REVENUE AMOUNT €

Registration fees 195,600

(Projected is € 200,000 less € 4,400 for waiving fees
for 2 delegates each from NMOs in Categories A
and B)

Sponsorship from Private Companies, Institutions, 98,100

Governmental Agencies like City Council, Ministries
of Health, Education, Tourism, etc.

Support Fund from Medical Schools 12,000

FGMSA Trust Fund 3,500

TOTAL 309,200

EXPENDITURE AMOUNT €

Accommodation 105,000

Food (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, 135,500

Tea, Coffee)
Conference Venue 13,000

Conference Materials and Logistics 4,000

Transportation 12,000

Social Program 5,000

Promotional Materials 3,000

Administrative Expenses 8,000

Delegates’ Packages 5,000

Support for External Speakers 3,000

Miscellaneous 4,100

Green Initiative 1,600

Contingency Fund 10,000
TOTAL 309,200

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 Core Members Of The
Organizing Committee (OC)

OC President: Jones Ampofo Gyedu

Treasurer & OC VP: Cornelius Normeshie
Registration Co-ordinator: Sandra Danso-Bamfo
Pre-GA Co-ordinator: Kolawole Olumide
Logistics Co-ordinator: Akosua Asieduwaa Adu-Koranteng
Transportation Co-ordinator: John Gyasi Banin
Venue & Accommodation
Co-ordinator : Abena Aduse-Poku

Fundraising Co-ordinator: Tamara Dzormeku

Marketing & PR Co-ordinator: Kwame Amponsah