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Surgical Societies are professional membership organizations for surgeons. Admission is open to all registered medical practitioners who meet the professional entry requirements. Surgical Societies work to advance surgical education, training, standards, research and practice in COSECSA Member Countries.

SURGICAL SOCIETY OF BURUNDI

SURGICAL SOCIETY OF ETHIOPIA

The Association of Burundi Surgeon Association (ABUC) is based in Bujumbura where over 70% of the region’s doctors are concentrated. It is an association of surgeons who strive for excellence in serving patients. The provision of healthcare is unevenly spread across the region and since 2007 it has been structured into health districts. This Surgical Association is responsible for furthering the education and professional development of its members. To this end, it is a member society of COSECSA and delivers training in surgical subspecialties.

The Surgical Society of Ethiopia (SSETHIO) is an academic society for surgeons. The SEE strives to serve the patient and the profession of surgery by promoting excellence, research, education, and patient care. The Surgical Society of Ethiopia (SSETHIO) is an academic society for surgeons. The SEE strives to serve the patient and the profession of surgery by promoting excellence, research, education, and patient care. Founded in 1995, the Surgical Society of Ethiopia is one of the most prestigious surgical Societies in Ethiopia. Its members include the most prominent surgeons from the country’s leading academic medical institutions.​

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Surgical Society of Burundi Country Representatives

Prof Gabriel Ndayisaba

Prof Ndaysisaba is a General Surgeon based at University Hospital Kamenge. Bujumbura, Burundi. He is the COSECSA Country Representative for Burundi

Dr Venerand Barendegere

Dr Venerand is a specialised general surgeon practicing in Burundi. He is Brigadier General of Burundi Army working at KAMENGE Military Hospital. He is a fellow of COSECSA and Country representative in COSECSA. He is vice President of Burundian Surgical Association since 2007.He has served for the most of his time in the army at different levels of command.

You may contact Uganda at uganda@cosecsa.org

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Surgical Society of Ethiopia Country Representatives

Dr Dereje Gulilat

Dr Dereje is a Cardiothoracic and urology surgeon NCTC

Dr Hanna Getachew

Medical doctor, General surgery, Subspecialty pediatrics surgery,MMed AAU,2011,FCS (ECSA)

If you would like to contact us for more information, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Address: Surgical Society of Ethiopia
PO Box 20476
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia

Tel: +251 011 552 8070

Email: ssethio@ssethio.org

Website: www.ssethio.org

SURGICAL SOCIETY OF KENYA

SURGICAL SOCIETY OF MALAWI

The Surgical Society of Kenya (SSK) was formed in the early 1980s to champion the welfare of surgeons in the country. It was officially registered in 1989 and has a current membership of 300 surgeons throughout the country. Associate members include Residents, medical students and theatre nurses. Member education is a key function of the society and to this end; the Annual Scientific Conference (ASC) is an educational and networking event as well as monthly Continuing Medical Education (CME) workshops. The Society publishes bi-annually the Annals of African Surgery Journal to encourage both authorship and readership amongst members. This journal is accessible via Africa Journals Online (AJOL). SSK runs an annual free surgical camp to give back to the community. At its last camp, over 80 participants (surgeons, anaesthetists, medical and clinical officers, nurses) operated on 227 patients over the course of 2 days.

The Surgical Society of Malawi (SSM) is a constituent member of COSECSA and is based in Blantyre, Lilongwe. The primary objective of the SSM is to advance education, training, standards, research and practice in surgical care in Malawi. Training is provided across Malawi in a range of specialities and sub-specialities. SSM delivers a common surgical training programme with a common examination and an internationally recognized surgical qualification. It holds regional scientific meetings and abstracts of the cases discussed at these events have been published in the East & Central African Journal of Surgery, thus encouraging readership and authorship amongst its members.

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Surgical Society of Kenya Country Representatives

Dr Michael Mwachiro  MBCHB, FCS (ECSA)

Dr Mwachiro is a COSECSA Country Representative for Kenya. He is a Consultant General Surgeon and also Director of Endoscopy services at Tenwek Hospital, Bomet. He is a surgical instructor and faculty for the Tenwek PAACS/COSECSA Surgery training program. He is also a council member of the Surgical Society of Kenya (SSK) and is chair of the Scientific and Research Committee. He has active research interest in early detection, treatment and palliation of oesophageal cancer.

Dr Andrew Kiarie Ndonga MB CHB MMed (University of Nairobi). FCS-ECSA, FICS (Fellow International College of Surgeons)

Dr Ndonga is COSECSA Country Representative for Kenya. He is a Consultant General and Gastro/Endoscopic Surgeon in Private Practice. He is a Member at the Kenya Medical Association (KMA); Treasurer of the Surgical Society of Kenya (SSK) and Secretary, Kenya Catholic Doctors Association.

If you would like to contact us for more information, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

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Tel: +254 020 262 5975/6

Web: www.ssk.or.ke

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Surgical Society of Malawi Country Representatives

Dr Tiyamike Chilunjika MD, FCS (ECSA)

Dr. Carlos Gomes Varela MBBS , FCS-SA, FCS(ECSA)

Dr Valera is a head of the Surgery Department at Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) in Lilongwe Malawi,he is a lecturer at Malawi College of Medicine, Lilongwe campus. 

He is a  COSECSA Country representatove of  Malawi and the President Surgeons Association of Malawi 

 

SURGICAL SOCIETY OF MOZAMBIQUE

SURGICAL SOCIETY OF RWANDA

The Sociedade de Cirurgia Moçambique/ Surgical Society of Mozambique (SSMoz) is a constituent member of COSECSA and is based in Maputo, Mozambique. The primary objective of the SSMoz is to advance education, training, standards, research and practice in surgical care in Mozambique. Training is provided across Mozambique in a range of specialities and sub-specialities. SSMoz delivers a common surgical training programme with a common examination and an internationally recognized surgical qualification. SSMoz works to foster a culture of continuous training and research amongst it members. It aims to set standards and provide training for surgeons practicing in often rural and resource-limited healthcare facilities.

Rwanda Surgical Society (RSS) was formed in January 2007 to champion the welfare of the surgeons in Rwanda with 21 full members and 17 post graduate doctors. The current RSS membership is sixty nine surgeons across the country and Associate members include Residents, Medical students and Theatre nurses. With a view to giving back to young doctors, RSS also runs several Annual Conferences and Trainings in surgery. With the support of members, potential partners, COSECSA, Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (RCSI) and the Ministry of Health (MOH), the society has held AGM and Scientific Conferences in Rwanda between 2008 and 2014. Over 2000 participants (surgeons, anesthetists, medical and clinical officers, medical students, nurses) attend these scientific conferences 3rd Dec 2008 in Maputo, Mozambique: Rwanda became the 9th Constituent member of COSECSA and awarded to host the 2009th Annual General Meeting, Graduation and Anniversary celebration instead of waiting for eight years as was the custom due to successful hosting of the regional conference in Huye in August 2008.
Two Rwandan members were elected to the COSECSA Council in Maputo.

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Surgical Society of Mozambique Country Representatives

Dr Prem Yohannan MBBS, MS(Orthopaedic Surgery), FCS(ECSA)

Prem Yohannan is the Country Representative for Mozambique. He studied at the Armed Forces Medical College, University of Pune, India, from where he completed his MBBS degree in 1996. After a couple of years working as a general practitioner, he did his Masters in Orthopaedic Surgery at the King George's Medical College, Lucknow. At the turn of the millennium, he volunteered to work in Mozambique. He currently works for the Ministry of Health, Government of Mozambique as a senior Specialist Surgeon and Director of Post-graduate Medical Education in Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma. His interests are in Joint Replacements and Trauma surgery. He represents Mozambique on the COSECSA Council and examines on behalf of the College.

Dr. Antonio luis Assis da Costa-Medic de Clinical Generala si Master al stincelor Medice (MCG-MSM), MMed( OrthopeadicSurgeon), FCS(ECSA)

António L.Assis da Costa is the Country Representative for Mozambique. He studied at Carol DaVila University inBucharest-Romania, from where he completed his MBBS degree in 1994. He did his MMed in Orthopeadics and Traumatology inthe year 2000 in Mozambique, since when he has worked at the Maputo Central Hospital as a specialist in Orthopaedic surgery.He is involved in both under- and post graduate training at theEduardo Mondlane University in Mozambique. He is Head of Departament of Orthopeadics at Maputo Central Hospital since2012.  He is a senior member of Beareu of health at the Ministry of Health. He was head of Emergency Departament at HCMfrom 2005 to 2012. He has an  active interest in generalOrthopaedic Trauma. He represents Mozambique on the COSECSA council and examines on behalf of the college.

 

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Surgical Society of Rwanda Country Representatives

Dr Georges Ntakiyiruta MD,MBChB, M Med(MUK), FCS (ECSA)

Dr Emmy Nkusi MMED NEURO-SURGERY(S.A.)

If you would like to contact us for more information, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

RSS Secretariat,
King Faisal Hospital,
KG 544 Street,
Kigali, Rwanda

Tel: 0782819203 / 0788575693

Email: info@rss.rw

Web: www.rss.rw

SURGICAL SOCIETY OF TANZANIA

SURGICAL SOCIETY OF UGANDA

The Surgical Society of Tanzania (SST) is a constituent member of COSECSA and is based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Its Committee is comprised of 14 members. The primary objective of the SST is to advance education, training, standards, research and practice in surgical care in Tanzania. Training is provided across Burundi in a range of specialities and sub-specialities. SST delivers a common surgical training programme with a common examination and an internationally recognized surgical qualification. The primary objective of the SST is to advance education, training, standards, research and practice in surgical care in Tanzania. Training is provided across Burundi in a range of specialities and sub-specialities. SST delivers a common surgical training programme with a common examination and an internationally recognized surgical qualification.

The Surgical Society of Uganda (SSU) is a constituent member of COSECSA and is based in Kampala, Uganda. The primary objective of the SSU is to advance education, training, standards, research and practice in surgical care in Uganda. Training is provided across Burundi in a range of specialities and sub-specialities. SSU delivers a common surgical training programme with a common examination and an internationally recognized surgical qualification. The SSU holds an ongoing surgical outreach camp in the region. It holds a Scientific Conference each year and a past theme (2013) was that of the ‘surgeon crisis’ / brain drain in the region.

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Surgical Society of Tanzania Country Representatives

Dr Kitugi Samwel Nungu MD. Dip Trop. Medicine (Cuba). MMed, PhD-Orthop. Dip Epid & Biostat -Sweden. FCSECA

Dr Nungu is a Lecturer at Muhimbili University and a Consultant at Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute Dar es Salaam. Tanzania. Dar es Salaam. Tanzania. He was an active ASEA fellow then became a founding COSECSA fellow. He is sitting President Tanzania Orthopaedic Association; Past President Tanzania Surgical Association and Currently Country Representative - Tanzania and Head Orthopaedics Panel – COSECSA.

Dr Paul Marealle

Orthopaedics Surgeon at Muhimbili Orthopaedic and Neurological Institute (MOI)​

If you would like to contact us for more information, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

P.O. Box 65098, Dar Es Salaam

Tel: +255 (22) 2650852

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Surgical Society of Uganda Country Representatives

Dr. Joel Kiyabwire M.MED,FCS(ECSA)

Country representative COSECSA Uganda,President Neurosurgical society of Uganda.

Dr Johashaphat Jombwe MBCHB

Dr. Jombwe Josephat MBCHB 1992, Makerere University, Kampala. M MED Surgery Makerere University 2000. Breast and Endocrine Surgeons, 2000 - 2012. Formerly General Secretary  and Treasurer of the Association of Surgeons of Uganda  ( ASOU). Currently Chair, and Head of Colorectal Surgery, Mulago National Refferal and teaching hospital. Honorary lecturer Makerere University College of Health Sciences.  President of the Association of Surgeons of Uganda  (ASOU.) COSECSA Fellow by election (FCS-ECSA). COSECSA Country Representative for Uganda  and COSECSA Council Member. My interest is Endocrine, Breast and minimum access Colorectal  surgery.

 

 

SURGICAL SOCIETY OF ZAMBIA

SURGICAL SOCIETY OF ZIMBABWE

The Surgical Society of Zambia (SSZam) is a professional body of surgeons in Zambia. It aims to improve surgical training & services in all health facilities and to advance surgical care in Zambia. It represents surgeons in regional and international organisations, advancing their research in surgery.  The SSZam is a constituent member of COSECSA and is based in Lusaka, Zambia. The primary objective of the SSZam is to advance education, training, standards, research and practice in surgical care in Zambia. Training is provided across Burundi in a range of specialities and sub-specialities. SSZam delivers a common surgical training programme with a common examination and an internationally recognized surgical qualification.

The Surgical Society of Zimbabwe (SSZ) was formed in 1983 and now has a membership of 120 Surgeons and 40 Trainee Surgeons. The primary objective of the Surgical Society of Zimbabwe is to advance education, training, standards, research & practice in surgical care in Zimbabwe. The SSZ is a chapter of the Regional College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa. Through COSECSA, SSZ have delivered training to Zimbabwean candidates in Specialities and Sub-Specialties previously unavailable in Zimbabwe. SSZ delivers a common surgical training programme with a common examination and an internationally recognized surgical qualification. 

Admission to the Society is open to all registered medical practitioners who comply with the professional requirements for admission.  Membership is at different levels with full membership being accorded to registered surgical specialists and associate membership to trainees in surgery, as well as, any registered health practitioner who are deemed to promote the interests and tenets of the Society.

The Surgical Society of Zimbabwe is leading in shaping and training of surgeons across the country. The Society focus on promoting the professional and personal interests of our membership, the delivery of quality surgical care to the populations of Zimbabwe and beyond.

The Surgical Society of Zimbabwe has been a leading player in the development of COSECSA.

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Surgical Society of Zambia Country Representatives

Dr. Michael Mbambiko BSc (UNZA), MBChB (UNZA), FCS (ECSA)

Country Rep Zambia.General and Renal Transplant Surgeon, University Teaching Hospital (UTH), Lusaka.Honorary Lecturer in Surgery, University of Zambia (UNZA) School of Medicine.-COSECSA Master trainer.

Working on starting Renal Transplant service in Zambia after doing a 2 year fellowship in Renal Transplantation in England sponsored by the RCSEd.

Dr Alex Makupe MD,FCS (ECSA)

Country Representative for Zambia​

If you would like to contact us for more information, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Department of Surgery,
University Teaching Hospital,
Nationalist Road, Lusaka, Zambia

Tel: +260 211 250389

 

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Surgical Society of Zimbabwe Country Representatives

Mr Kuseweni Nduku M.Med (UZ),FCS(ECSA)

He is a Country representative and Council Member of COSECSA

Mr Bothwell Mbuwayesango MB. Ch. B (UZ), M. Med (UZ), FCS (ECSA)

Mr Bothwell is a Country representative and Council Member of COSECSA

If you would like to contact us for more information, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Tel: 263 772 229 375 / 263 773 481 725

Email: surgicalsocietyofzimbabwe@gmail.com

Web: www.surgicalsocietyofzimbabwe.org