First evening: Wednesday, August 12th
Opening greetings from the Malawi College of Medicine, the Ministry of Health or Office
of the President and Cabinet, the incoming CAPGAN president
Buffet dinner and social evening to meet old friends and colleagues
Second evening: Thursday, August 13th
Dinner off campus at local Italian restaurant L’Hosteria
Evening Market atmosphere with Central Africana book and map shop as well as African
Habitats furnishing store open late for browsing and souvenirs
Third Evening: Friday, August 14th
Dinner at the College of Medicine cafeteria
Dinner Lecture: Dr. Steve Carr on Agricultural developments and Hunger in Africa.
Final Evening: Saturday, August 15th
Dinner at the College of Medicine
Closing speeches and presentation of prizes for posters
Entertainment with traditional dancers and local band
Sunday, August 16th Tour Options: link- day trips
Tours of the College of Medicine, Project Peanut Butter (no additional fee)
Blantyre/Mulange Tea Plantation tour
Zomba Plateau tour
Single day loop to Lake Malawi
Liwonde National park Mvuu Camp Boat Safari or Game drive
Longer or more specialized tours can be arranged. We suggest that
participants contact
Wilderness Tours link – wilderness safaris
Event planner Naledi Events for suggestions: Capgan2009event@gmail.com
Please note: for those staying at sponsored hotels, transportation to and from the
College of Medicine Venue and to the dinner at the local restaurant will be provided.
