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Profs. Peter Malfertheiner, a Helicobacter pylori infection expert and a Gastroenterologist, Digestive Diseases Centre expert, Prof. Mārcis Leja from the University of Latvia are among professionals billed to speak at the first ever International Conference of the African Helicobacter & Microbiota Study Group (AHMSG) 2024 which is scheduled to hold in Cape Town, South Africa from August 16-17.

The forum will provide the opportunity for scholars to discuss Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and the gut microbiota..



The two-day International Conference which is free for students and resident doctors will be held at the President Hotel, Alexander Road, Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa. Peter Malfertheiner who is the keynote speaker at the conference, is a Professor of Medicine and Chairman of the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious disease at Otto v. Guericke University of Magdeburg in Germany since 1995.

He is the founding member of the European Helicobacter & Microbiota Study Group (EHMSG). Prof. Malfertheiner, primary research interests include Helicobacter pylori- associated clinical manifestations, gastric cancer and pancreatic diseases.

Prof. Leja is a Professor of Medicine and Vice-dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Latvia. He is a Gastroenterologist, Digestive Diseases Centre GASTRO.

His research interests are Helicobacter pylori, gastritis and gastric cancer, prevention of gastrointestinal cancer, celiac disease, diagnostic method.

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