Mini-symposium
14 January 2015, 3-5.30 pm.
Location: University Library Room C1.13 (Belle van Zuylenzaal), Singel 425, 1012
WP, Amsterdam
Cutaneous leishmaniasis in Suriname: Biological, clinical and
anthropological perspectives
Program
- Sjaak van der Geest: Welcome and introduction
- Julia Terborg: Health concerns in Suriname
- Henk Schallig: Biological findings
- Henry de Vries: Clinical findings
- Sahienshadebie Ramdas: Anthropological perspective
- Dennis Mans: Cutaneous leishmaniasis and herbal medicine
- General panel discussion, focusing on practical recommendations.
- Reception – drinks
Attendance free; registration required.
Register by sending an email to aissr-fmg@uva.nl
The mini-symposium is organized on the occasion of Sahienshadebie Ramdas’ defence of
her PhD thesis ‘Perceptions and treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Suriname: A
medical-anthropological perspective’ on 15th Jan. at 2 pm in the Agnietenkapel, Oudezijds
Voorburgwal 231, Amsterdam.