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Get ready for COSECSA 2025! Join us in Burundi for the Annual General Meeting, Graduation, and Scientific Conference — a celebration of surgical excellence across Africa. 📍Bujumbura, Burundi . Watch the official invitation video now! 👇 youtu.be/ALJ4I_SB_7E?si…

COSECSA has officially launched the Surgical Research Methods Workshop in Kigali , alongside @ughe_org , funded by @IntuitiveSurg . Day 1: Study designs, sampling & sample size mastery. More insights coming soon #COSECSA #GlobalSurge #UGHE #SurgicalResearch #IntuitiveFoundation

Join the next COSECSA–CEGS Annual Lecture Series with Dr. Charles Mabedi presenting on Prostate Cancers. • 27 May 2026 • 2:30PM EAT | 1:30PM CAT Register: bit.ly/4sym0Db #COSECSA #CEGS #ProstateCancer #Surgery

Join the next COSECSA–CEGS Lecture Series session on “Pancreatic & Biliary Tract Cancer” with Dr. Stanley Ashley. May 20, 2026 2:30 PM EAT / 1:30 PM CAT Register: bit.ly/4sym0Db #COSECSA #CEGS #GlobalSurgery #PancreaticCancer

Abstract submissions for the 26th COSECSA Scientific Conference are currently being accepted! • Lilongwe, Malawi • 3–4 December 2026 • Deadline: 30 August 2026Submit now: abstracts.cosecsa.org #COSECSA #ScientificConference #CallForAbstracts

Join the next COSECSA–CEGS Lecture Series session on Gastric Cancers with Dr. Emily Stivason. May 13, 2026 2:30 PM EAT / 1:30 PM CAT Register: bit.ly/4sym0Db #COSECSA #CEGS #GlobalSurgery #GastricCancer #UGHE

What a fascinating visit i had at @MercyShips today to accrdit the GlobalMercy @ughe_org @cosecsa State of the art floating surgical care facility ... Such an opportunity for surgery trainees in Africa @Smiletrain @operationsmile @KidsOperating @pashef_africa

COSECSA, with University of Global Health Equity and support from the Intuitive Foundation, is hosting a CPD-accredited Research Methodology Workshop in Kigali from 25–29 May 2026 to strengthen global surgery research capacity.#COSECSA #GlobalSurgery #Research #Kigali

Join us this Wednesday for the COSECSA–CEGS Lecture Series. Topic: Bone Cancers Speaker: Dr Prem Yohannan Date: April 29, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM EAT / 1:30 PM CAT Register: bit.ly/4sym0Db

Join us for the COSECSA–CEGS Lecture Series. Topic: Colorectal Cancers Speaker: Shilpa Murthy Date: April 22, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM EAT / 1:30 PM CAT Register: bit.ly/4sym0Db #COSECSA #globalsurgery #CEGS #UGHE #Cancer #ColorectalCancer

Join us for the first session of the 2026 COSECSA–CEGS Lecture Series. Topic: Renal Cancers Speaker: Prof. Kasonde Bowa Date: April 15, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM EAT / 1:30 PM CAT Register: bit.ly/4sym0Db #COSECSA #UGHE #CEGS #GlobalSurgey #Cancer

@OpSmileSA recently celebrated their 20th Anniversary🎉 With 67 programs and 6,000+ surgeries, plus training and care across the region, their impact continues to grow. Thank you to volunteers and partners like @CiplaAfrica for helping bring care closer to communities.

The 2026 COSECSA–CEGS Lecture Series is back. • Wednesdays | 15 Apr – 12 Aug 2026 • 2:30 PM EAT Join global experts in Oncology, Thoracic & Vascular Surgery. Register: bit.ly/4sym0Db #GlobalSurgery #COSECSA #CEGS #UGHE

We at @cosecsa proudly congratulate our CEO, Ms. Stella Itungu, on her appointment as Chair of The Global Surgery Foundation’s High-Level Council. Her leadership continues to inspire and elevate surgical care across Africa and globally. #COSECSA #GlobalHealth #Surgery

1/ Introducing a @cosecsa online curriculum produced by ReSurge International, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), and the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA): bit.ly/4ubmz7f

Call for Applications! COSECSA Global Surgery Research Mentorship Program is now open. Gain research skills, mentorship & up to USD 5,000 for your project. Deadline: 24th March 2026 For more Information visit : bit.ly/4lbJNWF #Research #COSECSA #GlobalSurgery

The COSECSA Secretariat was honored to host Susan Koshy (CEO, @PAACS_) and Renee Fink (CFO, @PAACS_) for a courtesy visit at our Arusha offices today! Our CEO, @StellaItungu, welcomed the team to discuss our shared vision for surgical excellence. #COSECSA #PAACS

COSECSA News - 2026 - Issue 01 - mailchi.mp/8d047f8a7c80/c…

COSECSA & Smile Train are offering a 1-month 2026 Exchange Programme for FCS Plastic Surgery trainees • Deadline: 27 Feb 2026 For More information & how to apply: cosecsa.org/cosecsa-smile-…

Celebrating an All female surgical crew doing a thyroidectomy at UTH Lusaka 🇿🇲 Great symbol of growth, support & mentorship. #WomenInSurgeryZambia

Now accepting applications for two 2026 COSECSA opportunities: • Post-Fellowship Training in Cleft Care (with Smile Train & WACS) • Women in Surgery Scholarship Programme (with ACS & AWSF) Details and how to apply: bit.ly/4juNqpJ #COSECSA #ScholarshipOpportunities