MSF PAEDIATRIC DAYS - DAKAR 2017 GENERAL INFORMATION

MSF PAEDIATRIC DAYS - DAKAR 2017 GENERAL INFORMATION

PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL VISA PROCEDURES Before travelling to Dakar, Senegal; please verify that the visa requirements specific to your nationality are all in order. It is your responsibility to ensure that your nationality is not included in the list of countries requiring an entry visa to Senegal. For more detailed information, click here. HEALTH CARE PLAN Make sure that you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before your trip. The yellow fever vaccination is strongly recommended and mandatory for travelers coming from affected countries. Malaria is a serious concern throughout Senegal, nevertheless the endemic risk assessment made by the medical referee for the month of December is particularly low. Dakar, being located in the northern part of Senegal, the malaria transmission rate remains relatively low and lasts less than four months, with December being out of season. Nevertheless, we recommend everyone to take precautions. For more information, click here. If you are under medical treatment, be sure to bring the medicines that you will be needing during your stay, as well as a copy of your medical prescription. We strongly recommend that you do not drink tap water in Senegal. In case of medical emergency, please contact SOS Médecins on (+221) 33 889 15 15, available 24h / 24h. The cost of a hotel visit is 25000 FCFA during the day, with an additional fee in case of night visit. If you happen to be in town and are in need medical care, please visit the following hospital: Hopital Principal de Dakar 1, Avenue Nelson Mandela Plateau, DAKAR For urgent matters or in case of hospitalization, please contact Laurent HIFFLER, Pediatric Reference on (+221) 77 099 52 15. WEATHER The month of December is one of the cooler months of the year, with an average temperature between 22 and 30 C. Therefore, it is highly recommended to protect yourself from the sun by wearing a hat, glasses as well as sunscreen.

MONEY The official currency of Senegal is the CFA franc (FCFA). 1 Euro = 655,957 FCFA 1,5 Euros = 1000 FCFA 7,5 Euros = 5000 FCFA 15 Euros = 10 000 FCFA 1 US Dollar = 618,523 FCFA 1,5 US Dollars = 830 FCFA 10 US Dollars = 5526 FCFA 15 US Dollars = 8300 FCFA Upon your arrival at the airport in Dakar, we highly recommend that you withdraw cash at the ATM as it is more cost-effective than changing your money. Do not carry large amount of cash and please note that the insurance of MSF and the hotels does not cover the loss of any personal items through for example robbery. LOCAL TIME AND COMMUNICATION Local time - Time zone: GMT Communication - Official language: French. - Main national languages : Wolof, Peulh, Serere, Diola, Soninke and Mandingue. - Country code: + 221 - Phone calls: Please use your own cell phone when you arrive for the Paediatric Days 2017. If you wish, you could buy a local SIM card at any small shop for approximately 1 000 francs CFA. Recommended operator is Orange. - Internet: There will be internet access in the conference venue, as well as the hotel in which you are staying. ***

AT YOUR ARRIVAL IN DAKAR AT THE AIRPORT When going through customs, you will be asked some questions regarding for example the address of your accommodation, the length your stay and the reason for your trip. Concerning your accommodation, please provide the address of your hotel. A letter of invitation, which you can present to the authorities when you arrive in order to justify your visit, will be sent out by the organizers. Following custom control, you will be able to pick up your luggage. Please note that you might get approach by persons offering to carry your luggage, in exchange for a tip. If you wish to do it yourself, politely but firmly decline the offer. Always keep an eye on your belongings. TRANSFERT AIRPORT-HOTEL A new airport will be inaugurated on December 7 th (located approximately 60 km from the city center). You will, therefore receive in the instructions regarding the transfer between the airport and your hotel, in the first month of December. ***

SAFETY AND SECURITY INFORMATION SECURITY The risk of terrorist attacks ares a reality in Senegal. Potential targets include shopping centers and tourist beaches. Avoid visiting larger hotels such as the Radisson or the King Fahd, on weekends. Attention: - Avoid visible signs of wealth and a dress code not appropriate to the habits of the country. - As in any large metropolis pay attention to your personal belongings at all time. - At night, it is recommended to move by car, preferably by taxi (Always negotiate the price before entering the taxi, for more information read the section «During your stay in Dakar»). The number of scams and assaults have increased in recent years. Whether you are alone or with a group, at day or night time, regardless of neighborhood, you will never be completely safe from potential malicious people, particularly in marketplaces. You might also be approached on the street by people trying to sell you small items or ask you for money. - Be careful and attentive; do not accept any invitation from people in the street. - Always have a piece of identification with you, even if it s a photocopy. In Dakar you should not go to the following neighbourhoods unless accompanied by a Senegalese person: sector Niarri-Talli of the neighborhood Grand Dakar, Pikine-Guinaw Rail, Thiaroye, Guédiawaye and Yeumbeul in the suburb of Dakar (see below the red zones) DO S AND DON T S IN DAKAR - Always greet first! ( Bonjour ) - Don t eat anything with the left hand - Don t step/walk on a mat with your shoes SOME WORDS IN WOLOF Hello/Bonjour = salamalekoum Hello (answer)/bonjour (en réponse) = malékoum salam How are you?/ça va = na nga def I m good/je vais bien : ma ngi fi rek Thanks/Merci = dieureudieuf Bye/Au revoir = ma ngi dem Yes/Oui = waw No/Non = dédét How much (price)? /Combien (le prix) = gnata It should be less (price)/il faut diminuer (le prix) = wagniko What is it? /C est quoi? = li lanela? Come/Viens = kaay Wait/Attends = kharal Take/Tiens = am ***

DURING YOUR STAY IN DAKAR CONFERENCE VENUE The Paediatric days will take place at the Hotel Ngor Diarama situated approximately 30 minutes from the city center and 3 minutes from the Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport. Website: http://www.hotels-ngordiarama.com/ Telephone: (221) 33 820 10 05 (221) 33 820 01 45 (221) 33 820 27 24 E-mail: ngordiarama@orange.sn; diarama2@orange.sn ACCOMODATION Preferential rates have been negotiated with select hotels in Dakar as well as the surrounding areas. Each conference participant is invited to book their own accommodation. To ensure availability, we advise you to make your reservation as early as possible (see list below for more details). Reservations are made in your own name, directly to the hotel of your choice via telephone or e-mail contact. Make sure to mention that it is for the Paediatric Days 2017, in order to benefit from preferential rate prices. 1. L hôtel Ngor Diarama (conference venue) Website : http://www.hotels-ngordiarama.com Telephone : +221 33 820 10 05 or +221 33 820 01 45 E-mail : diarama2@orange.sn

A number of rooms have been blocked at a rate of 67 000 FCFA/night (single room) and 86 000 FCFA/night (double room) with breakfast included. 2.Hôtel La Madrague Website : https://www.hotel-madrague.com/fr/ Telephone : +221 33 820 02 23 E-mail : reservation@hotel-madrague.com A number of rooms have been blocked between December 14th and 17th, at a rate of 52000 FCAFA/night (single room) and 57 5000 FCFA/night (single room with sea view or studio) with breakfast included. In order to secure the discounted rate, please book by November 12th 2017 (for three consecutive nights). 3. Hotel Océan Website : http://www.au-senegal.com/hotel-ocean,1084.html Telephone : +221 33 820 00 77 or +221 33 820 00 47 E-mail : hotelocean@orange.sn A number of rooms have been blocked at a rate of 28 000 FCFA/night (single room) with breakfast included. In order to secure the discounted rate, please book by December 7th 2017. 4. Hotel Sargal Website : http://www.sargalhotel.com Telephone : +221 33 869 75 96 E-mail : sargalhotel@orange.sn A number of rooms have been blocked at a rate of 36 000 FCFA/night (single room) and 46 000 FCFA/night (double room) with breakfast included. In order to secure the discounted rate, please book by December 5th 2017. 5.Hotel Cabourg Telephone : +221 33 869 37 36 E-mail : hotelcabourg@orange.sn A numbers of rooms have been blocked at a rate of 36 000 FCFA/night (single room) or 46 000 FCFA/night (double room) with breakfast included. It is also possible to stay in a studio apartment at a rate of 56 000 FCFA/night (2persons) or 66 000 FCFA/night (3 persons), with breakfast included. In order to secure the discounted rate, please book by December 1st 2017. TRANSPORT It is highly recommended to travel by taxi in the city, as it is the fastest and of the safer way to move around. Taxi service is available during day and night. Be sure to always negotiate the

price prior to entering a taxi. At rush hour, at night and on weekends, the prices are higher (count 500 FCFA more). Be aware and avoid taxis in poor condition. If you enter a taxi and you notice that it is in bad shape, dirty or that the driver is being inattentive, do not hesitate to ask, in a friendly manner, to stop the car so you can get off the taxi. In this case, you should still pay the price for the drive. Recommended: Taxis (characterized by the colors yellow & black) Fare rate examples: - From all listed hotels to the conference venue: between 1000 and 1500 FCFA (maximum). - From all listed hotels to the city center: between 2000 and 2500 FCFA (maximum). FOOD Lunch (buffet) and coffee/tea breaks will be provided during the conference for all registered participants. Vegetarian options will be available. For the evening, here are some examples of restaurants near the conference venue (Ngor): 1. La Cabane du pêcheur Speciality : Fish & seafood Location : On the beach Ngor, 100 m from la Madrague hotel. 2. Le Bayekou Speciality : South American Cuisin Location : In front of the hotel La Madrague (on the roof of the building) 3. Pizzeria Sao Brazil Speciality : Fast food. Location : On the road towards the airport, behind the station Shell. 4. Le Gondolier Speciality: Fast Food, Pizza & Ice Cream Location: At the Virage roundabout.

For information, a daily meal costs between 1500-200 FCFA and a dish on a restaurant menu costs between 6000-8000 FCFA. ***

USEFUL CONTACTS INFORMATION For any inquiries regarding the conference, please contact in priority: - Elise DIDIER, Event Coordinator, (+221) 76 645 77 47 - Espérance BOKAKI, Event Coordinator, (+221) 76 529 67 34 For urgent matter: - Antoine FOUCHER, West Africa Unit Manager, (+221) 77 740 30 88 - Laurent HIFFLER, Pediatric Referent, (+221) 77 099 52 15 ***