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.
Upcoming Webinars
Shoulder Joint Instability
East Meets West, a combined EGSSA–AANA masterclass offering an in-depth, evidence-based exploration of joint stability, integrating anatomical principles, biomechanics, and contemporary surgical strategies through international collaboration.
Robotic Surgery
This episode of Coffee with Khan offers a candid conversation on the realities of robotic surgery — from early learning curves and near-misses to staying focused during long, complex procedures. It explores mentorship, team culture, and what truly makes robotic teams excel, ending with quick insights and practical takeaways you can carry straight into practice. Plug in here
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 close on 31 December 2025 at 11:59 PM (EAT).
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
Paediatric Deformity 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–31st 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.
Further details regarding registration will be shared in due course.
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…