About ISA2024
Theme of ISA2024
Leaving no country behind: Moving beyond awareness to action to save babies.
Stillbirths have been ignored for a long time even at global level and countries often do not have processes to count or prevent them. It is important for countries to adopt a differential approach to further reduce stillbirths based on their contextual priorities, available resources, the global evidence and best practices.
The annual ISA conference started with the aim to put stillbirths on the agenda globally and regionally, and to show that action must be taken locally. The first annual ISA conference was held in 2005, and ISA ran joint congress with the International Society for Study and Prevention of Perinatal and Infant Death (ISPID) biannually between 2010 and 2021. Thus far, 18 annual ISA conferences have taken place in countries covering every continent. The annual ISA conference is an opportunity to engage with a diverse community of bereaved parents, academics, researchers, clinicians, and policy makers engaged in prevention, bereavement care, and advocacy for reducing stillbirths and newborn deaths. It represents a rich platform for spreading knowledge and sharing local, national and international strategies for stillbirth prevention, as it highlights multi- disciplinary approaches to preventing stillbirths in all its complexity.
The themes of the Conference includes,
- Antenatal care
- Intrapartum care
- Postpartum care
- Bereavement care
- Data and information systems
- Parent perspectives
- Epidemiology and risk factors
- Perinatal autopsy
- Quality of care
- Program and policy
- Others
Speakers
Expected
Offered
Friday, 17 December 2019
Saturday, 18 December 2019
Sunday, 19 December 2019
Conference Timeline
The Fee is valid till JULY 15, 2024
About the event organisers
The College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka (CCPSL) hosts the 19th ISA Conference in Sri Lanka from 3rd to 6th November 2024 in partnership with the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, Faculty of Medicine – University of Colombo and Family Health Bureau – Ministry of Health Sri Lanka.
Global Advisory Committee
Conference Chair
Conference Co-Chair
Scientific Committee
Registration - (Late Registration)
- Conference registration starts on 01st March 2024
- For a list of country income level classifications, check here
- Students will be required to show a valid student identification card at the on-site registration desk.
- Organizational and country information will be verified by the conference organizers as needed.
The current regular rates are valid till 30th September 2024. To more info on Fee structure click below
HIC Professionals
- Rate for professionals from High-income Countries (HIC)
- Entrance
- Free Lunch & Snacks on conference days
- Conference bag & materials
- Access to all workshops
- Certificate of attendance
Offer ends on 30 SEP 2024
HIC Students
- Rate for students from High-income Countries (HIC)
- Entrance
- Free Lunch & Snacks on conference days
- Conference bag & materials
- Access to all workshops
- Certificate of attendance
Offer ends on 30 SEP 2024
HIC Parents
- Rate for parents from High-income Countries (HIC)
- Entrance
- Free Lunch & Snacks on conference days
- Conference bag & materials
- Access to all workshops
- Certificate of attendance
Offer ends on 30 SEP 2024
LMIC General
- General Rate for Low or Middle-income Countries (LMIC)
- Entrance
- Free Lunch & Snacks on conference days
- Conference bag & materials
- Access to all workshops
- Certificate of attendance
Offer ends on 30 SEP 2024
LMIC Professionals & Students
- Rate for students & professionals affiliated with a not-for-profit institution from a low- or middle-income country (LMIC)
- Entrance
- Free Lunch & Snacks on conference days
- Conference bag & materials
- Access to all workshops
- Certificate of attendance
Offer ends on 30 SEP 2024
LMIC Parents
- Rate for Parents from Low or Middle-income Countries (LMIC)
- Entrance
- Free Lunch & Snacks on conference days
- Conference bag & materials
- Access to all workshops
- Certificate of attendance
Offer ends on 30 SEP 2024
SL General
- General Rate for Sri Lankan Participants
- Entrance
- Free Lunch & Snacks on conference days
- Conference bag & materials
- Access to all workshops
- Certificate of attendance
Offer ends on 30 SEP 2024
SL Professionals
- Professionals employed by the government, academic institutions or not-for-profit organizations in Sri Lanka
- Entrance
- Free Lunch & Snacks on conference days
- Conference bag & materials
- Access to all workshopss
- Certificate of attendance
Offer ends on 30 SEP 2024
SL Students
- Students of health professions in Sri Lanka
- Entrance
- Free Lunch & Snacks on conference days
- Conference bag & materials
- Access to all workshops
- Certificate of attendance
Offer ends on 30 SEP 2024
SL Parents
- Parents of students of health professions in Sri Lanka
- Entrance
- Free Lunch & Snacks on conference days
- Conference bag & materials
- Access to all workshops
- Certificate of attendance
Offer ends on 30 SEP 2024
Registration starts on 01st March 2024
If anyone would like to sponsor bereaved parents to attend, please contact us colombo2024@stillbirthalliance.org
Sponsors & Partners
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Get Direction to the Event Hall
Date: 03 November 2024 – 06 November 2024
Time: 08:15 AM – 05:30 PM
Location: Hilton Colombo, Sri Lanka
Hall: Grand Ballroom
- One Galle Face Mall
- Colombo City Centre
- Dutch Hospital – Shopping Precinct
- Crescat Boulevard
Looking for other accomodation options?
You may look out for standard hotel booking platforms to grab exciting deals and offers.
Also look out for concessional rates on accomodation with connection to the conference.
*All indicated rates are nett price after inclusion of tax.
*Terms and Conditions are applied
Get exclusive rate lower as 135 USD (Nett, inclusive of all taxes) per night Single Room at the Conference venue & many other deals at nearby Hotels.
Looking for Visa?
- The local organising committee of ISA2024 will facilitate obtaining visas for ISA2024 attendees.If you are facing difficulties in obtaining a visa through the e-visa portal, please complete the following form with your details.We will facilitate a supportive letter from the Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka enabling you to obtain an on-arrival visa.Documents you should refer to before filling out the form;1. A clear soft copy of your passport and the alterations page (pdf file is preferable)2. Registration Payment reference number located in the printable receipt sent to you upon registration.
Visas – Important Updates (7 October, 2024)
Please note, the visa process for Sri Lanka is under some updates. We will be sure to share the most up-to-date information with community members and participants as soon as we make note and confirm with Sri Lankan partners. Below are the most recent recommendations – and likely the final update before our event in November.
It is recommended by our Sri Lankan partners to apply for a Tourist Visa for those traveling to attend the ISA2024 event, rather than a business visa.
You will not need an invitation letter in order to apply for the Tourist Visa. You will need a passport with at least six months validity from the date of entry into Sri Lanka. It is also recommended to apply for this visa as early as possible.
Please visit the official Sri Lanka eVisa Website to learn more about materials needed and the process for applying to your eVisa: https://eta.gov.lk/slvisa/
Arrival cards are available online for filling out prior to arrival. This eases airport immigration clearance: https://eservices.immigration.gov.lk/emb/eEmbarkation/’#/home-page
Please note the following information from the notice on the official site regarding specific countries:
Visitors from Restricted Countries who intend to apply for ETA may apply through Sri Lankan Sponsor for their ETA from the Head office of the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Sri Lanka.
If you are a passport holder from any of the countries listed below, you will now need to present the following documents upon arrival in Sri Lanka:
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Police Clearance Report: A police clearance report from your country of residence, confirming that you have no criminal record.
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Guarantor Letter: A letter of guarantee, which will be provided by ISA2024, to support your visa on arrival process.
Restricted Countries:
- Pakistan
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Afghanistan
- Nigeria
- Ghana
- Cameroon
- Syria
- Ivory Coast
- North Korea
- Yemen
- Uzbekistan
- Colombia
- Madagascar
Please ensure you have these documents prepared before your arrival in Sri Lanka to facilitate a smooth entry process.
A free Visa regime is implemented for nationals of China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan with immediate effect.
- A free Visa regime is implemented for nationals of China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan with immediate effect.
- Nationals of the above-nominated countries possessing Diplomatic, Official, Public Affairs, Service, and Ordinary passports are eligible to enjoy a visa-free regime under this scheme.
- Above nominated nationals should apply for Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before arriving in Sri Lanka subject to granting/issuing free of charge.
- Under this scheme tourists can enjoy a 30 days free visa period and a double entry facility is permitted from the date of first arrival to Sri Lanka within 30 days.
- Applicants who have obtained a free visa and need to stay in Sri Lanka for more than 30 days can apply for an extension by paying the appropriate visa fee.
- Please note that this particular visa-free regime applies to the above seven nominated countries and the rest of the countries may follow the general rules and regulations applicable to Sri Lanka ETA.
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