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Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the European Headache Federation
it is my pleasure to invite you to attend the 7th biennial EHF Congress,
which will be held in Rotterdam from June 16-19, 2004. Indeed, this
is an honour for the Dutch Headache Society to be hosting this congress
for the first time.
Since its foundation in 1992, the EHF has sought to improve life for
those afflicted by headache in Europe by dedicating its efforts to
improving awareness of headache disorders and their impact amongst
governments, health care providers and consumers across Europe. With
the impending changes in the political structure in Europe and, with
it, health care systems and access to treatments, the EHF has reassessed
its role and responsibilities by adopting an integrated strategy directed
towards key players involved in primary and tertiary headache management.
The biennial congress of the EHF, however, continues to be an important
medium towards the goals the EHF has set itself.
This EHF congress consists of symposia, debates, scientific sessions
as well as plenary lectures by eminent headache specialists, covering
a variety of topics that would interest both those who are at the
beginning of their careers and those who already have earned a reputation
in the headache field. In addition, there is a clearly recognisable
programme for European General Practitioners, where they have an
opportunity to discuss problems of specific interest to them. Thus,
the congress offers a scientific programme not only for headache
specialists (neurologist, internists and basic scientists), but
also a part that is oriented towards the General Practitioners,
who are very welcomed not only to attend but actively participate
in this congress in Rotterdam.
Rotterdam is very well known as an international seaport, but it
is also an important centre of architecture. The city is modern
and has a "no nonsense" image. Yet, the typical Dutch
atmosphere is to be noticed at many places, including the 'Delfshaven',
the historic museum 'Het Schielandhuis' and the characteristic 18th
Century 'Wijnhavenpanden' in the Old Harbour. Rotterdam has a lot
to offer in terms of galleries, museums, shops and departmental
stores and, I hope that, despite a compact congress programme you
will find some time for a detailed exploration of the city.
I very much look forward to welcoming you in June 2004 to Rotterdam.
Let me express that we will make every effort to make your visit
exciting from both scientific and social angles.
Sincerely yours,
Pramod R. Saxena, MD, PhD
President, EHF
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On-line registration will be closed on Tuesday, June 8 2004.
Registration will be available
from June 16 at 8:30am, at the
Congress Center, Rotterdam
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