Flight to Accra: Arrival / Departure Dates
- The conference begins early Friday morning, July 22 and runs through 5:00 pm on Saturday, July 23.
- Select your flights soon. International participants are encouraged to arrive early. We will cover your hotel for check-ins as early as Weds, July 20th and until Sun, July 24th.
- Please send your preferred itinerary to Devon Adjei (devaca@umich.edu), and she will arrange purchase of yourticket.
- Departures on late Sat night (July 23rd) following the Conference are possible, but given that check-ins are recommended at least 3 hours prior to international flights, you are discouraged from selecting a flight on Sat night that departs before 10pm.
Airfare
If the preferred itinerary results in airfare over $1,500 we may contact you to discuss alternatives.
Ground Transportation in Ghana
Devon will coordinate airport transfers to Alisa Hotel if she is provided with your flight information.
Hotel Details:
ALISA HOTEL
North Ridge: HERITAGE | LANDMARK | PEGASUS
21 Dr. Isert Road
P.O. Box 1111
Accra | Ghana
t. + 233 (0)21 214 233 ext.: 1105
d. + 233 (0)21 910 231
f. + 233 (0)21 23 26 19
Contact: Afua Agyeiwaa Opare
Senior Sales Supervisor
Ghana Visas
A visa is required for South Africans to visit Ghana. PLEASE apply for your visa soon. We will reimburse the following costs:
- Ghana visa fee at the standard rate. http://www.ghana50.gov.gh/tourism/index.php?op=visa
- Mailing expenses (to consulate and return).
* Please note that receipts must be provided for reimbursement *
On your visa application – please list the following persons as your local contacts:
1. Ellen Bortei-Doku Aryeetey , Professor
Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research
University of Ghana, P.O BOX LG 74
Legon, Ghana
Email: eb-da@ug.edu.gh
Tel: (233-21)512502
2. Margaret Gyapong, PhD, Director
Dodowa Health Research Centre, Ghana Health Service
P. O. Box 1 Dodowa,
Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Email: Margaret.Gyapong@hru-ghs.org
Tel: +233 244 573138 (cell)
Meals
Breakfast is provided at the hotel free of charge. Morning tea breaks, lunch and afternoon tea breaks are provided daily as part of the conference arrangements. There is a pre-paid group dinner arranged for Friday night (July 22).
A modest cash stipend will be provided to cover lunch and dinner on the days when none is arranged (after your arrival and prior to the start of the conference). The stipend per meal will be as follows:
- Lunch: $30
- Dinner: $30