Introduction and Background

The Association of Surgeons of Uganda will host the above events on 27th-29th March 2024 at Protea by Marriott Hotel Entebbe to showcase the plenary lectures, research, and advances in surgical practices in Uganda.

The Association of Surgeons of Uganda (ASOU) is the officially registered body that brings together all Surgeons; both in training and fully qualified; retired or practicing; in Uganda or in the diaspora to foster excellence and ethical conduct in surgical practice. It represents the national agenda for advancement of Surgery.

Confrence Aim and Objectives

The ASOU Annual Scientific Conference and Surgical Landscape Exhibition will be a forum that brings together stakeholders to share experiences, network, have shared learning, and draw key lessons related to the need, purpose, and methodology of advancing universal access towards Safe, Affordable and Timely surgical care.

The Conference will have these objectives:

1. To Promote and harmonise collaborative work among surgeons and other disciplines involved in provision of surgical services
2. To showcase the range of various surgical services provided in the region and provide in-depth Knowledge on the advances in the different surgical specialities.
3. To promote Global surgery in Uganda and enhance collaboration with global surgery initiatives.
4. To surgical training and mentorship
5. To enhance and optimise wellness among surgeons

The theme is “Advancing Universal access towards Safe, Affordable & Timely Surgical Care.”

The sub-themes focus on current needs for ASOU members suggested from the 2023 Annual Scientific Confrence feedback poll, the various work/research done in the country, the role of Government, Civil society organisations, Private sector, academic institutions,

Professional associations and global surgery initiatives in supporting and advancing universal access to surgical health care in Uganda.

The Sub themes include:

1. Role of Global Surgery Initiatives
2. Harmonising multidisciplinary team work

• The National Surgical, Anesthesia & Obstetrics Plan ( team to present)
• Associate disciplines: Surgery & Anesthesia, Radiology, Nursing, Lab & Diagnostics, Public health

1. Advances in Surgical Care

• Surgical sub-specialties - MAS, SUGES, NSU, APRASU, ENT, OPTHALMOLOGY, OMF,

1. Surgical Training & Mentorship
2. Wellness: Welfare & Self care for Surgeons

• Longevity of a Surgical Career
• Surgical Business
• Preparation for Retirement

Note: PHD presentations will be made based on the sub themes.