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 Conferences
SSK Annual Scientific Conference
The Surgical Society of Kenya invites you to 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.
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.
Colorectal Surgery Education Program and Scientific Symposium
The Kenya Association of Paediatric Surgeons Invites participants to join the Colorectal Surgery Education Forum this March in Nairobi, Kenya - hosted in collaboration with Dr. Marc Levitt and the Colorectal Team Overseas (CTO).
Dr. Marc A. Levitt is an internationally recognized pediatric colorectal and pelvic reconstructive surgeon, currently leading the Colorectal Surgery Program at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. He is regarded as one of the world’s foremost experts in pediatric colorectal disorders.
To Register Click here
For More Details See Attached Poster
Upcoming Courses and Workshops
Hands-On Surgical Skills Workshop | 27th–28th March 2026
A practical, skills-focused workshop for residents, scrub nurses, scrub technicians, and biomedical engineers.
The program includes:
• Innovations in Laparoscopy – Lectures, hands-on training on Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) FLS tasks, a residents’ task competition, and live laparoscopic cases.
• Therapeutic Endoscopy – Foundational talks and hands-on OGD training, including band ligation, sclerotherapy, polypectomy, and stricture dilation.
• Advanced WALANT – Demonstrations and live cases showcasing WALANT techniques.
Dedicated equipment and patient-management training will also be available for scrub teams and biomedical engineers.
Kindly note:
• Dates have changed to 27th–28th March 2026.
• Previously registered participants must re-register to confirm attendance.
• Workshops will run concurrently ; participants may attend only one.
Please see the original post for registration details.
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.
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…