Introduction Southern Africa faces many challenges in ensuring acceptable access to healthcare, not least of which are an aging infrastructure; inappropriate location; type of facilities or technologies; affordability; skills availability and shortages; the AIDS epidemic and a limited budget. New technologies can provide solutions but need to be tailored to local circumstances. This Conference will bring together specialists and interested people with knowledge, expertise and interest in providing affordable and appropriate healthcare facilities and services in Southern Africa. As a sequel to the highly successful event at Club Mykonos in November 1999 — where both the conference and exhibition were totally sold out — it is an event which should not be missed. Who should attend? • Health service and facilities: Planners, Administrators and Managers • Medical equipment specialists • Architects • Engineers • Quantity surveyors • Maintenance personnel Conference Organising Committee Conference Chairman Robin O’Reilly Committee Geoff Abbott Riaan Van Der Watt Martie Roos Brigid Boltman John Ruiter Johan Van Roon Ken Wardle Nico Den Oudsten