Our International Meetings foster the dissemination of information and ideas to benefit kidney related organisations - an opportunity to exchange ‘hands on’ experience, to guide recently established Kidney Foundations or organisations. Local health professionals become involved via multidisciplinary seminars. The language of all IFKF Meetings is English. Refer to our IFKF Annual Meeting Guidelines for further info.
11th IFKF Annual International Meeting
9 May to 12 May 2010
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Official website www.nkf.org.my/ifkf
Now online for registration and accommodation bookings
Discounted rooms are limited
REGISTER EARLY!
See Draft Program here
Venue: Hotel Nikko
165 Jalan Ampang
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
www.hotelnikko.com.my
Hosted by National Kidney Foundation Malaysia
Do you need a Travel Visa?
- Presume you may need a Travel Visa
- Check with the local Consulate or Embassy for specific documents required
- Organise specific travel documentation as directed
- If you need a Visa, apply immediately (may take up to 8 wks)
- If you need an invitation letter, email ifkfglobal@kidney.org.au providing:
- Your full name, address and your organisation's name
- Your IFKF status e.g. Council Member or specific link to the kidney community (associate, speaker, guest, patient organisation, health professional, etc)
- Address of host Consulate or Embassy in the country you will submit your Travel Visa application
Travel Health Before you travel to any IFKF Meeting, familiarise yourself with local travel health information and be advised of any infectious or non infectious health risks. Refer to the National Travel Health Network and Centre and the American Yellow Book for local information on vaccinations required and any issues to be aware of when travelling in the host country. Other geeneral information recommended for safe travel - take condoms, a personal first aid kit, be careful about drinking water and you may choose to eat cooked food only. Also check One World - Global Visa and Health, Wikipedia - to become informed on our host country and Wikitravel - for full travel information.
IFKF Member Travel Subsidy - Available only to IFKF Council Member organisations
We suggest that you start early with your planning to raise funds to support your organisation's attendance at our Annual IFKF International Meetings. Send your applications and submissions now to your local pharmaceutical companies, corporate and private supporters. Contact Jan Lantink for samples of a proposal which you can adapt to reflect your local work. If travel funds are available - they are usually only allocated to support Registration fee and accommodation on a one time basis. As per guidelines below, funds will only be granted when a clear and valid detailed reason is provided. Accommodation costs cover room only and are paid directly on your behalf to the hotel at the end of your stay. Subsidies will not be reimbursed in cash or paid to personal bank accounts.
IFKF Member Organisations wishing to apply for a travel subsidy must submit the application on the prescribed form within two months prior to an annual meeting. IFKF International Meeting Travel Subsidy Application Form
World Kidney Day Poster Session Each International IFKF Meeting features a World Kidney Day Poster Session, focusing on your local activities for this event. Poster size:- 1 metre tall x 70cm wide, readable from 1.5 metres. Professor Joel Kopple co-ordinates these sessions. Poster headings (titles) should be presented in type 5 cm high. You may enter your poster in any of the following categories:
1. World Kidney Day 2010 in your area
2. Early Detection and Prevention in your country
3. Access to treatment in your country
4. Funding strategies for your World Kidney Day
Past IFKF Member Posters
2009 - 10th IFKF International Meeting Program
2008 - 9th IFKF International Meeting / 2008 - IFKF poster photos
2007 - 8th IFKF International Meeting
2006 - 7th IFKF International Meeting
The Joel D Kopple Award - Your President, Miguel Riella, is proud to announce the details of this new award to recognise a Council Member organisation, individual Member, or Associate Member, for outstanding performance re kidney disease – detection, prevention, treatment, care. This Award will be presented during IFKF Annual Meetings. See the Joel D Kopple Award - Procedure outline ** and Award Guidelines ** (click links). We look forward to receiving nominations soon to enable a presentation of the first Joel D Kopple Award at the 11th IFKF Annual Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The Jury will be formed by a panel of the individuals, appointed by Miguel Riella and will consider the following criteria:
- Outstanding performance refers to any initiative or action resulting in a considerable and visible short term or long term internal or external impact.
- Internal impact can be growth in finances, membership or other organizational attributes, improved management, professionalizing etc of the organisation.
- External impact can be any initiative or action resulting in the improvement of detection and prevention of chronic kidney disease, treatment of kidney disease or care of the kidney patient.
- Measurement of outstanding performance will be considered in the context of the local environment and resources (income, financial resources, manpower, skill sets) available to the nominated organisation or individual at the time of the contributions.
Important Travel Notes Malaysia is a multicultural but predominantly Muslim country and as such you should respect local social conventions at all times. If you are a Muslim you should be aware that you may also be subject to local Shari'a law. For more detail see www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/malaysia
We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling Check any exclusions and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake. See Travel Insurance and note:
- Think about what you are doing at all times and trust instinct - don’t take risks!
- Don’t openly display valuables such as mobiles or digital cameras and consider using a padlock on suitcases or backpacks
- Be informed on local customs and dress, behave accordingly and obey local laws as there may be serious penalties for breaking a law that might be trivial at home
- Be careful when taking photos, videos or using binoculars - such activities may be misunderstood, especially near military installations
- Consider taking your mobile with you or renting one whilst you’re away - store useful numbers such as local police, nearest embassy or consulate
- Check with your service provider to ensure your phone works and is set to roam
- Check if it is safe to drink local tap water- if not, stick to bottled water and avoid salads, non-peeling fruit and ice in drinks
- Use your judgement when buying and eating food you’ve not prepared yourself
- Respect the environment – don’t buy wildlife souvenirs, conserve resources like water and don’t drop litter
- Check import regulations for food and plants before you attempt to bring them back to your home country