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.
Job Openings
Surgical and Clinical Vacancies at JOOTRH
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), a Level 6 referral hospital, is inviting applications for a range of positions, with a particular need for surgeons across several specialties, as well as other specialist and clinical roles.
Details on available posts, qualifications, and how to apply can be found on the JOOTRH website: https://jootrh.go.ke/
Application deadline: 13 February 2026.
Fellowships
Women in Surgery Scholarship Programme
COSECSA, in partnership with ACS and AWSF, is now accepting applications for the Women in Surgery Scholarship Programme (2026).
-10 scholarships worth USD 2,500 each
- For senior female trainees preparing for the COSECSA Fellowship Exam
Application Deadline - 31st January 2026
Post Fellowship Training in Cleft Care
Applications are now open for the COSECSA–Smile Train–WACS Post-Fellowship Training in Cleft Care (2026).
This 9-month advanced programme offers hands-on surgical training, multidisciplinary cleft care exposure, and research development at a COSECSA-accredited centre.
Full details and application guidelines are available here.
Application Deadline - 31st January 2026
The Leadership for Innovation and Excellence in Accelerating Research on Women’s Health (LEA-WH)
The Leadership for Innovation and Excellence in Accelerating Research on Women’s Health (LEA-WH) programme is now open for applications.
This year-long fellowship aims to strengthen leadership, research capacity, and innovation in women’s health across Africa by supporting a cohort of emerging and mid-career innovators and researchers.
LEA-WH targets professionals passionate about advancing women’s health through research, product development, entrepreneurship, and health systems innovation.
The programme combines mentorship, skills development, collaborative learning, and project-based engagement to equip fellows to drive meaningful change in women’s health outcomes.
The application deadline is 20th February 2026.
More information and application details are available at https://kgs.ack.ac.ke/lea-wh
Upcoming Conferences
Call for Abstracts SSK
The Surgical Society of Kenya invites the submission of abstracts for oral and poster presentations at the SSK Annual Scientific Conference 2026, themed From Policy to Patient: Transforming Surgical Access Across Africa. The conference will showcase research and initiatives aimed at improving surgical access, delivery, and outcomes across the continent. Abstract submissions deadline has been extended to 30 January 2026 at 11:59 PM (EAT). Click here to Submission your Abstract
Call for Abstracts- KOA
The Kenya Orthopedics Association, KOA invites abstracts for oral and poster presentations 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. Abstracts should be submitted via email to abstracts2026@koa.or.ke by 26 February 2026.
Upcoming Courses and Workshops
Spine Cadaveric Workshop
The Spine Surgeons of Kenya Association is pleased to announce an upcoming Spine Cadaveric Workshop scheduled for Saturday, 11th April 2026, to be held at the Nairobi Surgical Skill Centre, Nairobi.
This hands-on workshop is designed to enhance practical skills and deepen anatomical understanding in spine surgery through guided cadaveric training. Participants are encouraged to register early, as spaces are limited.
Date: Saturday, 11th April 2026
Venue: Nairobi Surgical Skill Centre, Nairobi
Registration link:
https://forms.gle/1hEmFzGzCeyfbURS8
ATLS Kenya Provider Courses
ATLS Provider Courses accredited by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) are scheduled for February, March, and May 2026 at Nairobi Hospital Nursing School and Aga Khan University Training Centre.
Designed for clinicians involved in trauma care, the certification is valid for 4 years
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Course dates, venues, and fees are indicated on the poster.
For registration and enquiries, contact the Surgical Society of Kenya using the details provided.
Paediatric Deformity Correction Masterclass: 6-Axis Mastery
The Paediatric Deformity Masterclass: 6-Axis Mastery is an intensive 3-day educational programme focused on contemporary assessment, planning, and correction of paediatric lower limb deformities.
Scheduled for 29th–3Oth January, 2026 in Nairobi, the course integrates didactic sessions, structured case discussions, hands-on saw bone training, skill laboratory exposure, and live surgical demonstrations.
The programme is delivered by experienced international faculty in collaboration with leading national paediatric orthopaedic surgeons and is designed to provide focused, high-level training in 6-axis deformity correction techniques within a limited-participant setting.
For further details regarding registration see attached poster
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…