Medical experts from Africa and beyond have assembled in Egypt for the CAF Medical Seminar, to discuss relevant issues related to improving the medical aspect of the game on the continent.
The seminar scheduled for 27-29 November is under the theme “protect the actors of the game”. It will serve as a platform to discuss the latest technological and scientific methods with the aim of protecting the healthcare of players.
Topics to be explored include the heart of the African footballer, with emphasis on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillators (AED). The fight against doping on the continent, age determination (U-17 & U-20) and epidemiology of injuries during elite competitions will also be discussed.
The newly constituted CAF Medical Committee will hold its maiden meeting on the sidelines of the seminar.
Over 40 sports medical experts as well as resource persons from FIFA and AFC are expected to take part in the seminar.
