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Presentation The Moroccan Association of Radiation Protection (AMR) has the great pleasure to organize the 4th

African Regional IRPA congress (AFRIRPA04), 13-17 September 2014, Rabat, Morocco.The previous Regional IRPA congresses were held in South Africa (2003), Egypt (2007) and Kenya (2010).Africa is facing a rapid growth in the use of nuclear techniques in various socio-economic sectors: medicine, industry, agriculture, research & training, etc.Most African countries have now their own nuclear legislation. Scientists and professionals involved in the use of nuclear techniques are aware of the misuse of these beneficial techniques and their potential harmful effects. Therefore, they have tried to harmonize their activities in the field of radiation protection through the creation of national, regional and international associations.The medical sector is the most important user of ionizing radiation in Africa. Many hospitals have diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, interventional radiology and radiotherapy departments and then a huge part of the population; either professionals or patients are concerned by radiation protection.For this fourth edition, the main theme is: "Strengthening of Radiation Protection Infrastructures in support to the Health Sector in Africa". The AFRIRPA04 will also enable scientists and professionals to discuss and exchange their expertise in all the fields involved with Radiation Protection.All the stakeholders of this congress (international, regional and national associations of radiation protection; physicians; physicists; individuals...) are kindly invited to contribute to this AFRIRPA04 by submitting their abstracts and by an active participation to improve and to enhance the quality of Radiation Protection and to disseminate the culture of Radiation Protection in Africa.

About AMR

The Moroccan Association of Radiation Protection (Association Marocaine de Radioprotection–AMR) was established in September 2002 with the following goals:

- Setting up, outside administrative and official channels, a framework for discussion and exchange of information between the different actors in the field of radiation protection and working towards, where appropriate in liaison with other national or foreign associations, the strengthening of radiation protection in different sectors, through the organisation of seminars, conferences etc.;

- Promoting the establishment of a network of African Associations of Radiation Protection. This objective would be facilitated by the existence of active national associations

AMR aims to:

- Encourage activities and information exchange in the field of radiation protection and related areas;- Assist in informing both the public and the professionals on the problems and requirements related to radiation protection for the protection of man and the environment;- Promote professional training in radiationprotection.- The Association may co-operate with any other body or association, at national or international level, which has similar goals.

Welcome

The Moroccan Association of Radiation Protection (AMR) cordially invites you to attend the 4rd

African Regional IRPA congress (AFRIRPA04)which will take place in Rabat, Morocco 13-17September 2014.

The congress offers a valuable opportunity for specialists in Radiation protection and medical fields to meet and discuss all aspects of the use of ionizing radiations in Africa. Therefore, we encourage the international community of scientists, engineers and professionals to work together to make this event a successful meeting in order to help African community to accompany the important advances in the use of nuclear techniques and radioactive sources currently in a phase of rapid growth and change.

The Local Organizing Committee consists of experts and professionals from national organizations and associations engaged in the field of the use of nuclear techniques and ionizing radiations in various domains, including medical sector.

The Steering Committee is composed of the representatives of all African and international associations and organizations contributing to the organization of AFRIRPA04.

The Scientific Committee is constituted of leadingworldwide experts in the Radiation Protection in different domains using nuclear techniques and ionizing radiations.

On behalf of the organizing committee, I hope sincerely to work with you for the success of this international event dedicated to Africa.

Abdelmajid CHOUKRIAFRIRPA04 Chairman

Objectives:

- To understand and to promote radiation protection culture in all applications

- To enable scientists and professionals from Africa and worldwide to discuss and exchange their expertise in all the fields involved with Radiation Protection.

- To harmonize and coordinate the activities of societies evolving in the field of radiation protection by inspiring from international experience.

- To strengthen the cooperation between professional societies, international organizations, regulators, NGOs, and key players in society,

- To encourage the creation of new national Radiation Protection Associations through Africa and their invitation to affiliate to IRPA

- To help African community to accompany the important advances in the use of nuclear techniques and radioactive sources currently in rapid growth.

- To encourage the participation of young scientists and women from Africa.

About Rabat

Rabat is the capital city of Morocco in North Africa. Over 2 million people live in Rabat, making it the country's second largest city. Located on the Atlantic coast in the north-west of Morocco, the site is the product of a fertile exchange between the Arabo-Muslim past and Western modernism. The inscribed city encompasses the new town conceived and built under the French Protectorate from 1912 to the 1930s, including royal and administrative areas, residential and commercial developments and the Jardins d’Essais botanical and pleasure gardens. It also encompasses older parts of the city dating back to the 12thcentury. The new town is one of the largest and most ambitious modern urban projects built in Africa in the 20thcentury and probably the most complete. The older parts include Hassan Mosque (begun in 1184) and the Almohad ramparts and gates, the only surviving parts of the project for a great capital city of the Almohad caliphate as well as remains from the Moorish, or Andalusian, principality of the 17thcentury.Rabat has an airport, Rabat-Sale Airport, just outside of tow. Most visitors will arrive by trainfrom Casablanca (where the main internationalairport is). Frequent trains from Casablanca take an hour to reach Rabat. Long-distance buses are also readily available from every major town in Morocco.

Topics

Particular emphasis will be given to radiation protection issues in the areas of personal, public, occupational, and environmental health and safety

I. Fundamental Radiation Protection (RP) including Biological Effects

1. Biological effects of radiation (molecules, cells, tissues & organs; effects on embryo/fetus)

2. Radiation Protection Infrastructure 3. Radiation protection equipment in Africa4. Public exposure from natural and

manmade sources of radiation

II. Healthcare and Medicine

1. Radio-epidemiological studies (including studies in high background radiation areas)

2. Radiation Protection in Hospitals3. Clinical Implementation of the Basic

Safety Standards (BSS)4. Safety and security of radiation sources in

healthcare settings

III. Standards and Metrics

1. Modeling of radiation exposures2. Radiation protection standards3. Dosimetry (external, internal, and

biological dosimetry)4. Radiation measurement and dose

calculations

IV. Laws and Regulations

1. Development of National and Regional RP infrastructures

2. Occupational exposure 3. Radon in workplaces and homes

V. NORM Industries

1. Industrial applications, including phosphates, uranium, oil and gas, coal and Rare Earths

2. RPP involving NORM and consequences of environmental radioactivity in mining

3. Radiation, transport and Waste Safety and security

VI. Nuclear, including security and safeguards

1. Protecting the public from radiological attacks

2. Safety and security measures in connection with nuclear accidents

3. Interrelationship between radiation protection and nuclear security

4. Emergencies: Lessons learnt, preparedness and response

VII. Radiation protection culture, education and training

1. Promotion of Radiation Protection culture2. Radiation Protection education and

training3. Interaction with stakeholders and society4. Radiation Protection in Master degree

program.

VIII : Others

Supporting associations and organizations

(as per October 30, 2013)

• National - CNESTEN - Centre National de l’Energie, des Sciences et Techniques Nucléaires, - CNRP – Centre National de Radioprotection, - AMR, Association Marocaine de Radioprotection- AIGAM - Association des Ingénieurs en Génie Atomique du Maroc- AMPM – Association Marocaine de Physique Médicale- SMR- Société Marocaine de Radiologie- SMRI- Société Marocaine de Radiologie Interventionnelle- SMC- Société Marocaine de Cancérologie- AMMN- Association Marocaine de Medecine Nucléaire- AMPST- Association Marocaine de Promotion des Sciences et Techniques

• African - FAMPO - Federation of African Medical Physics Organizations- IRPA-Egypt – IRPA Radiation Protection Association, Egypt - EAARP- Eastern Africa Association for Radiation Protection, Kenya - ANARAP-MAD - Madagascar Radiation Protection Association, Madagascar- SARPA- Southern African Radiation Protection Society, South Africa - LRPA- Libyan Radiation Protection Association, Libya- NSRP- Negerian Society of Radiation Protection, Nigeria- NAEA- National Atomic Energy Agency, Mozambique- ARCD- Cameroon Radiation Protection Association for Development- Cameroon- CRPS- Cameroon Radiation Protection Society-Cameroon- CNR- Centre National de Radioprotection, Tunisia - ATCRI&NI- Association Tunisienne Contre les Rayonnements Ionisants et non Ionisants, Tunisia- TSBMI- Tunisian Society of Biophysics and Medical Imaging, Tunisia - TAEC- Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission, Tanzania- AMARAP- Malian Radiation Protection Association, Mali

• International

- IRPA- International Radiation Protection Association- IAEA-International Atomic Energy Agency- WHO-World Health Organization- IOMP - International Organization of Medical Physics- UNSCEAR- United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation- ILO – International Labour Organization - INSEN- International Nuclear Security Education Network, IAEA- ALEFF Group - UK-

Committees:

• Organizing Committee

Coordinator: Dr. Hamid GHAZLANE,CNESTEN, ghazlane@gmail.com

Members:Prof. Y. Abdellaoui, AMRDr. A. Benider, CNRPProf. M. Caoui, AMMNProf. R. Cherkaoui, AMRProf. A. Choukri, AMRProf. My R. El Hassani, SMRProf. A. Fahli, AMPSTProf. A. Guessous, AMRProf. O. K. Hakam, AMRDr. A. Ibn seddik, AMRProf. M. Khalis, AMRDr. Lakbir EL HAMIDI, AMPMDr. R. Lmrabet, AMRProf. M. Mahi, SMRIMr. A. Mekkaoui, AMRProf. H. Sayouty,AIGAMProf. A.Tahiri, SMCDr. K.Talsmat, CNESTEN & AMRDr. L. Zidi, AMR

• Steering Committee:

Coordinator: Abdelmajid CHOUKRI, Secretary General of AMR, choukrimajid@yahoo.com

Members:

From African associations and organizations

Dr. N. Adroughi, LRPA, LibyaProf. R. Bensalah, TSBMI, Tunisia

Mr. W. Felix, NCSTI & EAARP, KenyaDr. M. Gomaa, IRPA-RPA, Egypt Dr. H. Kamoun, ATCRI&NI , TunisiaDr. N. Kone, AMARAP, Mali

Dr. G. Liebenberg, SARPA, South AfricaDr. A. M. Maphossa, NAEA, MozambiqueDr. A. Mustapha, NSRP, NigeriaMr. D. Mwalongo, TAEC, TanzaniaDr. F. Ratovonjanahary, ANARAP-MAD, MadagascarMs. M. L. Rose, ARCD, CameroonDr. S. Saïdou, CRPS , CameroonDr. N. Shakak, ERIL/MOWR & Electricity, Sudan

From International organizations and Associations

Dr. T. A. Ige, FAMPODr. M. Moussaid, ALEFF Group, UKProf. Dr. F. Nuesslin, IOMPDr. S. Niu, ILODr. T. Pather, IRPA Vice-President for Congress

Affairs, IRPADr. M. D. Perez, (PHE),WHOProf. I. Shadad, NSRW, IAEA, ViennaDr. F. Shannoun, UNSCEAR

• Scientific Committee:

Chairmen :

Prof. Jason T. Harris, Idaho State University (USA), Department of Nuclear Engineering and Health Physics : harrjaso@isu.edu

Prof. Abdelmajid CHOUKRI, Univ. of Ibn Tofail, Kenitra, Morocco choukrimajid@yahoo.com

Members:

Dr. P. E. Abiama, CRPS, CameroonProf. M.K. Akinloye, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso,

Nigeria Prof. D. Al-Azmi, College of Technological

Studies, PAAET, KuwaitProf. G.O. Avwiri, NSRP, NigeriaDr. B. Birky, Florida Industrial and Phosphate

Research Institute, USAProf. R. Cherkaoui, Med5-Agdal Univ., Rabat,

MoroccoDr. M. Coeck, Belgian Nuclear Research Centre,

Belgium Prof. R. El Shinawy, Egyptian Atomic Energy

Authority, EgyptDr. H.E.Y Eltayeb, Nuclear & Radiological

Regulatory Authority, SudanDr. A.K. Fataftah, Naif Arab Univ. for Security

Sciences, KSAProf. E. Gallego, Universidad Politécnica de

Madrid, SpainProf. J. Ghassoun, Cadi Ayyad Univ., Marrakech,

MoroccoDr. H. Ghazlane, CNESTEN, Morocco Dr. D. Giuffrida, JRC, European Commission,

ISPRA, ItalyProf. O.K. Hakam, Ibn Tofail Univ., Kenitra,

MoroccoProf. H.L. Hall, Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN,

USAProf. A. Hammadi, INSTN-Saclay, FranceProf. A. Hammou, CNRP, TunisiaDr. N. O. Hashim, Kenyatta Univ., KenyaDr. G. Hassib, Egyptian Atomic Energy

Authority, EgyptDr. A. Hefner, Executive Council Member of

IRPA & Radiation Protection expert, AustriaDr. M. Hegazy, RSE, MACPSEM, AustraliaProf. C. Herbst, Univ. Free State, South AfricaProf. J. Hilton, ALEFF Group, London, UKDr. C. Hobbs, King’s College London, UKDr. A. Ibn Seddik, AMR, MoroccoProf. J. Inchaou, Hassan II Univ., Casablanca,

MoroccoProf M. Ishmaig, SAEC, Rad. Prot.

Auth., SudanDr. F. K. Kabuya, CGEA/CREN-K, Congo Prof. J. Larkin, Witwatersrand Univ., South AfricaDr. S. Labidi, HIMTT, TunisiaDr. J.C. Le Heron,, National Radiation Laboratory,

New zelandDr. P. Livolsi, CEA-Grenoble, FranceDr. D. Otwoma, EAARP & Ministry of Energy,

KenyaProf. L. Oufni , Moulay Ismail Univ., Beni Mellal,

Morocco Dr. S. Rachad, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority,

EgyptDr. J.L. Reyss, CNRS, FranceDr. N. Reguigui, CNSTN, TunisiaDr. S. A. Shimboyo, Namibia Univ., NamibiaDr. P. Tchokossa, Obafemi Awolowo Univ.,

NigeriaProf. R. G. Tenorio, Sevilla Univ., Spain

Abstract submission

Abstracts for oral and poster presentations should be submitted by May 30, 2014. The authors will receive notification of acceptance by June 30, 2014. For the accepted contributions extended abstracts can be provided by the authors up to July 15, 2014. Only presentations of registered participants with paid registration fee will be included in the programme. The final programme will be available on the Congress website on 15 August 2014. Congress material will include the programme booklet and a memory stick containing the programme and the book of abstracts and extended abstracts. Poster presentations will be available throughout the Congress. Submission of abstracts, extended abstracts and posters takes place electronically via AFRIRPA04 website : www.afrirpa04.com.

Please indicate the topical area for your presentation and the presenting author. Further instructions for preparation of abstracts, extended abstracts, and posters are given on the website.

• Important Dates

October 1st, 2013 Abstract submission and registration open

March 31th, 2014 Deadline for Young scientists award nomination

May 30th, 2014 Deadline for submission of the abstracts

June 30th, 2014 Notification of the abstract acceptance

July 30th, 2014 publication of the 2nd circulal

August 15th, 2014 Issue of the final scientific program

• Oral Presentation

The scientific committee will inform the authors on the acceptance of their abstracts for an oral of presentation. The allocated time for a presentation is 20 min included 5 min for discussion.

• Poster Presentation

A poster boards will be available at the Congress poster board.

• Publications

Opportunity is offered to post a pdf format of the oral presentations and posters on the Congress website after the Congress. Invited contributions and a limited number of submissions will be given the opportunity of having their contribution published in a special issue of a peer review Journal (To be defined). These contributions will be subject to the regular peer review procedure of the Journal.

• Abstract Guidelines

The Abstract Title should contain now more than 160 characters. The Abstract should consist of no more than 3,000 characters.

Kindly to follow this structure when submitting your abstract:

• Introduction• Objectives and Methodology• Results• Conclusion

Any abstract not containing the necessaryinformation about the undertaken work , will be automatically rejected.

Scientific Program

The scientific program will contain - Invited speaker lectures- Oral presentations- Posters- Refresh courses

There will be technical sessions, workshops, Associations forum, Young scientists award session and roundtable.

Workshops and side-meetings planned for the meeting include:

Workshop on Radiation protection in health sectorWorkshop on Radiation protection and NORM industriesWorkshop on RadonAfrican radiation protection societies activities ForumYoung Scientists Award Forum

Registration & Accommodation

• Registration

• Registration Fees

All fees for the conference registration should be paid in Euros (€), including any bank charges.

Registration Type before June 30, 2014

After June,2014

On site

Registration Fees Euros 350 Euros 400 Euros 450 Students Euros 250 Euros 300 Euros 350 Accompanying person

Euros 150 Euros 180 Euros 200

Congress Dinner Euros 50 Euros 50 Euros 50

Registration Fees for 1 day : Euros 150Registration Fees for 2 days : Euros 250

• Meeting Bank data for the transfert of registration fees

Name and adress of the Association

Association Marocaine de Radioprotection (AMR). PB

6812, Madinat Al Irfane. Rabat 10101 . Maroc

Name and adress of the bank

15 Angle Av. Bine El OUIDANE et DAYAT AOUA.

Rabat Agdal. Maroc

Account Number 021 810 0000 178 015 05856 6 72

IBAN 021 810 0000 178 015 05856 6 72

BIC or SWIFT code

CDMAMAMC

After transfering registration fees to the meeting account, please send an email to ghazlane@gmail.com

The registration fees include

Participation at all lectures, refresher courses and access to the exhibition area

Congress bag including programme booklet and a memory stick for abstracts and extended abstracts

Admission to the reception on Saturday September 13, 2014

Coffee breaks and lunch meals

Registered accompanying persons are welcome to attend the Congress dinner and other events at the same rates as Congress participants.

Accommodation :

Participants are responsible for their own accommodation. The Local Organizing Committee will recommend a number of suitable hotels at preferential rates. A list will be posted on the Afrirpa 4 website.

Grants:

The Organizing Committee is working to secure financial support for well-qualified participants in need of assistance with costs. An announcement regarding opportunities for grants, and related application procedures, will follow on the Afrirpa website.

Particular attention will be paid to encourage the participation of young scientists and women involving in the Radiation Protection field.

Young Scientists Award

ChairladyPr. Oum Keltoum HAKAM, AMR Vice President

okhakam@yahoo.comCo-chairDr. Alfred Hefner, Executive Council Member of IRPA Alfred.Hefner@seibersdorf-laboratories.at

The use of radiation requires education and training of professionals in the field of radiation safety to ensure competences in this field. The promotion of young scientists and professionals is therefore of high importance for the African societies. To this end IRPA offers its support by organizing an award for the best scientific or professional contributions to African Regional Congress of IRPA to be held in Rabat from 13-17 September 2014.

National societies will be responsible for the nomination of their candidate; they are expected to support the participation of the candidate in the congress. However, the organizing committee will make efforts to support the participation fees of these young award candidates. There will be also a possibility for young radiation Protection specialists participating to AFRIRPA04 to apply for financial support from the Montreal Foundation.Distributions are made to support participation at congresses of students and young professionals preferably from developing countries and countries that do not have IRPA Associate Societies. They are normally made directly to individuals or through the Support Committees for International and Regional Congresses”. But the National Societies must fulfill also the term of references explained at the IRPA website (Montreal Fund).The nomination of candidates must be submitted to the AFRIRPA04 Regional Congress Young Scientist and Professional Award Committee before March 31, 2014. A detailed abstract, a CV and an explanatory statement must accompany the nomination from the nominating society. The retained candidatures by the committee will have to submit a full text of their article before May 31, 2014. The presentation will be integrated into the

scientific programme with an oral presentation of their paper at the Congress. The Young Scientist and Professional Award Committee will elect the award winning contribution.The Young Scientists and Professional Award

Committee can award more than one contribution (normally three awards: gold; silver and bronze). The award will carry remuneration. For inquiries and nominations contact the chairlady of the Young Scientist and Professional Award Committee, Mme. Prof. Oum Keltoum Hakam, okhakam@yahoo.com

Sponsoring & exhibition

An exhibition area is available during the Meeting. Access to the exhibition will be free for registered participants. Industrials and organizations interested to book a booth are kindly invited to contact

Dr. Ahmed Ibn SEDDIK :E-mail : ahmed.ibnseddik@gmail.com

Tel :+212(0)661400321

Or

Pr. Abdelmajid CHOUKRIE-mail : choukrimajid@yahoo.com

Tel : +212(0)663609274_________________________________________

IAEA

UNSCEAR

To be completed