INSIDE AFRICA's SURGICAL SCENE
Inside Africa’s Surgical Scene highlights the breadth of educational and professional activities shaping surgical practice across the continent. This page brings together CMEs, conferences, workshops, surgical camps, and key meetings, curated to support continuous learning, collaboration, and professional development. It serves as a practical guide for surgeons and trainees seeking to stay informed, engaged, and connected within Africa’s dynamic surgical landscape.
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Upcoming Conferences
KAPS Annual Scientific Conference
The Kenya Association of Paediatric Surgeons invites you to their Annual Scientific Conference 2026, themed "Advancing paediatric surgical care through knowledge." The conference will showcase research and initiatives aimed at improving surgical access, delivery, and outcomes across the continent.
KOA Annual Scientific Conference
The Kenya Orthopedics Association, KOA invites attendance at its 2026 Annual Conference, themed Orthopedics as a Frontier for Change. The conference will take place from 15–19 June 2026 at Pride Inn, Shanzu, Mombasa, and will highlight research, innovation, and initiatives driving change in orthopedic care.
Upcoming Courses and Workshops
Essential HPB for Modern Surgeon Workshop
You're invited | E-AHPBA Kenya Chapter Annual Conference & Skills Workshop
8 – 12 June 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya
Theme: "Essential HPB for the Modern General Surgeon"
This June, we are bringing together Kenyan surgeons, trainees, and allied health professionals alongside distinguished international faculty for a conference designed to change that. Through evidence-based sessions, case discussions, and a hands-on pre-conference wet-laboratory skills workshop, we aim to equip the modern general surgeon with the HPB knowledge and confidence to make a real difference — from the grassroots up.
Because better-informed surgeons mean better outcomes for patients, wherever they are in Kenya.
🔗 Registration details on attached poster
KENTS Thyroid and Parathyroid Workshop
The Kenya Ear Nose and Throat Society (KENTS), in collaboration with Kenyatta National Hospital, invites you to the 1st KENTS Thyroid & Parathyroid Workshop, taking place 22nd–24th June 2026 in Nairobi.
The workshop, themed “An Interdisciplinary Approach,” brings together surgeons, physicians, and allied specialists for a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience in thyroid and parathyroid disease management.
The program will feature local and international faculty in:
* Thyroid & Head and Neck Surgery
* Endocrinology
* Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
Participants will benefit from:
* Didactic lectures
* Hands-on training (Ultrasound & RFA)
* Live and supervised surgical sessions (full package)
Kindly see the attached flyer for full program details, categories, and fees.
Early registration is encouraged due to limited hands-on and surgical slots.
Hands-On Laparoscopic Training Workshop
Enhance your surgical skills with practical, hands-on laparoscopic training and expert guidance.
This workshop is designed to equip surgeons and trainees with essential minimally invasive techniques through supervised, simulation-based sessions.
The course will take place on 2nd and 3rd July at Lariox Skill Academy, 5th Floor, Aster Healthcare, 3rd Parklands Avenue, Nairobi.
Registration fee is KSHS. 15,000.
Limited slots are available to ensure individualized instruction. For registration and further details, please refer to the attached flyer.
AO Spine Seminar – Management of Spinal Tumors
Date: Saturday, 1st August
Venue: Ngong Hills Hotel, Nairobi (1 off Ngong Road)
Target audience: Spine surgeons (orthopaedic or neurosurgical)
Objectives:
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Primary & secondary spinal tumors – diagnosis and management
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Intradural tumors
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Metastatic spinal tumors
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Case‑based discussions with multidisciplinary input
Format: Lectures + small group discussions
Registration fee (USD):
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Standard ticket: $125
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Member ticket: $112.50
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Early bird discount 10% – available until 10 June 2026
Contact for questions: Global Event Services – 0728892218 or karolina.barcik@aofoundation.org
Click here for more details
Oxford Global Surgery Short Course 2026
The 2026 Oxford Global Surgery Short Course is a 5-day intensive program scheduled from Monday, 21 September to Friday, 25 September 2026, hosted by the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences at the University of Oxford.
It focuses on universal access to safe, affordable surgical, anaesthesia, and obstetric care, featuring expert-led sessions on research, policy, and technology.
Key Course Information:
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Target Audience: Health professionals, trainees, and students in surgery, anesthesia, and obstetrics.
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Focus Areas: The Lancet Commission on Global Surgery, digital technology in surgery, workforce strengthening, ethical resource allocation, and research.
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Organizer: Oxford Global Surgery Group.
For updates and registration, visit: https://www.nds.ox.ac.uk/events
International HPB Surgery School
For education enthusiasts:
International HPB Surgery School is a virtual educational platform where basic and advanced courses in HPB Surgery are delivered by experienced surgeons.
The program includes 100 planned lectures for general surgeons and residents who aimed to increase their knowledge in HPB surgery. The lectures cover all aspects of liver, pancreas, and biliary system surgery. Experienced surgeons deliver the live sessions, sharing their knowledges directly. The lectures began in May 2024 and are scheduled to finish in November 2026. It is designed to provide high-quality HPB education accessible to everyone worldwide.
Completely FREE!
Registration is mandatory…