Friday 31st March 2023
2023 PROF. SEBASTIAN K. KYALWAZI MEMORIAL LECTURE AND THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR 31ST MARCH 2023 AT PROTEA BY MARRIOTT HOTEL ENTEBBE.
Guest : His Grace, Most Rev. Paul Ssemwogerere , Archbishop of Kampala Diocese Keynote Speaker: Prof. Bazeyo William, Chair Board of Governors, Uganda Cancer Institute Topic: Resource Mobilisation: Building Resilient Institutions
08.00 – 09.00 Arrival and Registration
PROF. SEBASTIAN K KYALWAZI LECTURE
Moderator: Dr. Olivia Kituuka
09.30 – 09.40 Welcome Speech from Dr. Asiimwe Frank, President of Association of surgeons of Uganda
09.40 – 10.10 Prof. Sebastian K. Kyalwazi Memorial Lecture delivered by Prof. William Bazeyo
10.10 – 10.30 Dr. Jackson Orem, Executive Director, Uganda Cancer Institute. Speech from Uganda Cancer Institute
10.30-11.00 Morning Tea Break
11.00 – 11.20 Prof. Francis Omaswa, President Rotary Club of Kampala: Speech from Rotary Club of Kampala
11.20 – 11.40 The Chief Guest: His Grace, Most Rev. Paul Ssemwogerere, Archbishop of Kampala: Speech from Roman Catholic Church
11.40 – 12.00 Vote of thanks from the family of Prof. Kyalwazi
12.00-12.30 Sponsor Presentations
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 14:35 Advances in GI Surgery
Moderator:
13.30-13.40 Effect of Chewing gum on duration of Postoperative Ileus following
Laparatomy for Gastroduodenal perforations: A multi center study.
Dr. Joshua Muhumuza
13:40 - 13:50 Laparascopic liver and GI resections in Lubaga Hospital
Dr Okello Michael
13:50 - 14:00 A spontaneous Paraceacal herniation: rare form of an uncommon case
Dr. Bright Anderson Mwanje
14:10 - 14:20 Simulation: Surgical Skills Lab Training in Uganda
Dr. Olive Kobusingye
14:20 - 14:35 Pannel Discussion 6: Moderators:
Dr. Joshua Muhumuza
Dr. Okello Michael
Dr, Francis Sikakulya
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
14:35 - 14:40 Sponsor presentations
14:40 - 15:00 Speech from the ASOU President
15:00 - 15:20 Report from the General Secretary
15:20 - 15:40 Report from the Treasurer
15:40 - 16:00 Speech from the Cosecsa Country Representative - Dr. Joel Kilyabwire
16:00- 16:50 Discussion
16:50 - 17:00 Sponsor Presentations
17:00 Evening Tea & Networking
19:00 Presidential Sundowner
(Previous Day's Programme)
Thursday 30th March 2023
SURGICAL LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION AND ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFRENCE 2023
THEME: Role of surgery in economic development: Does surgery matter?
Programme
08:00 Arrival & registration of delegates
08:00 - 09:00 Media & Exhibitors briefing
09:00 - 10:30 Session 1: Opening Ceremony
09:00 - 09:10 Opening Prayer and Anthems
09:10 - 09:20 Opening remarks from Dr. Asiimwe Frank, President, Association of Surgeons of Uganda. Live Press/public briefing
09:20 - 09:40 Opening speech from Permanent secretary Ministry of Health - Dr. Diana Atwine
09:40 - 09:50 Dr. Jombwe Johashasphat: Surgery in Uganda: Past, Present & Future
09:50 - 10:30 Plenary discussion 1: Discussion of Surgical Services in Uganda: Strengthening the healthcare system to address the increasing burden of surgical diseases
Moderator: Ms Kituuka
- Dr. Diana Atwine - Permanent secretary Ministry of Health
- Dr. Jombwe Johashasphat
- Dr. Asiimwe Frank
- Ms. Fualal Jane Odubu
- Dr. Epodoi Joseph
10:30 - 11:00 Morning tea break
11:00 - 12:00 Session 2: Guided tour of the Exhibition
12:00 - 12:15 Keynote by Prof. Catherine Chu - Global Surgery Initiatives in SubSaharan Africa
12:15 - 13:00 Session 3: Specialist Surgical Services
Moderator: Dr. Ssebuufu Robinson
12:15 - 12:25 Corneal Transplant Dr. Lisbon Aliraki - Mengo Hopsital (Opthalmology)
12:25 - 12:35 Paediatric Surgery in Uganda - Burden of disease and Barriers to quality care Rev.Sr. Dr. Mary Margret Ajiko
12:45 - 13:00 Plenary discussion 2: Moderator:
Dr. Lisbon Aliraka
Rev.Sr.Dr. Mary Margret Ajiko
Dr. Okello Michael
Prof. Catherine Chu
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 - 14: 30 Session 4: Essential surgical care for trauma & surgical emergencies Moderator: Dr. Lydia Nanjula
14:00 - 14:10 Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm: an experience of Uganda Heart Institute Mr. Tom Mwambu
14:10 - 14:20 Patterns of Abdominal Trauma at selected hospitals in Mogadishu, Somalia Dr. Awale Mohamed
14:20 - 14:30 Fibrinogen; A Predictor of Injury severity and Mortality among Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury in Sub-saharan Africa; A prospective study
Dr. Ssenyondwa John Baptist
14:30 - 14:50 Keynote: Prof. Sullivan Richard
Director Institute of Cancer Policy and Co-Director Center for Conflict & Health
Research, Global Oncology Group, King’s College London
14:50 - 15:00 Is Hypernatremia a risk factor to expansive hematomas among traumatic brain injured patients in a tertiary SubSaharan Hospital? Dr. Kasereka Kamabu
15:00 - 15:15 Plenary discussion 3: Moderator: Dr. Lydia Nanjula
Mr. Tom Mwambu
Dr. Ssenyondwa John Baptist
Dr. Awale Mohamed
Dr. Kasereka Kamabu
15:15 - 15:20 Sponsor Presentation
15:20 - 16:00 Session 5: The future of surgery in Uganda: innovations in surgical care in re source limited setting
Moderator: Dr. Flavia Luwedde
14:00 - 14:10 Retinopathy of Prematurity
Dr. Dan Bonya
14:10 - 14:20 Feasibility and outcomes of Surgeries at a daycare surgery center in Eastern Uganda Dr. Damoi Okello
14;20 - 14:30 Surgery for weight loss: The rise of bariatric surgery in Uganda Dr. Mbiine Ronald , SUGES
14:30 - 14:40 Surgical management of Endometriosis and Minimal Access Surgery Dr. Spire Kiggundu
14:40 - 14:55 Plenary discussion 4: Moderator: Dr. Flavia Luwedde Aliba Dr. Dan Bonya
Dr. Damoi Okello
Dr. Mbiine Ronald
Dr. Spire Kiggundu
Prof. Richard Sullivan
14: 55 - 15:00 Sponsor presentation
15:00 - 15: 45 Session 6: Combating Surgical Infections
Moderator: Prof. Kirya
15:00 - 15:10 Factors associated with severity and anatomical distribution of diabetic foot ulcer in Uganda: A multi center cross sectional study
Dr. Bienfait Mumbere
15:10 - 15:20 Psychosocial Impact from Postoperative complications and the resilient coping mechanisms among surgical workforce in Uganda and Eastern DRC Congo
Dr. Francis Sikakulya
15:20 - 15:30 What influences Taylor Spatial Frame Effectiveness in the Treatment of Tibial Osteomyelitis? A major Trauma Center Perspective Dr. Zang James
15:30 - 15:45 Plenary Discussion 5: Moderator: Prof. Kirya
Dr. Bienfait Mumbere
Dr. Francis Sikakulya
Dr. Zang James
15:45 - 16:55 Advances in GI Surgery
Moderator: Dr. Okumu Gabriel
15:45 - 15:55 Effect of Chewing gum on duration of Postoperative Ileus following Laparatomy for Gastroduodenal perforations: A multi center study.
Dr. Joshua Muhumuza
15:55 - 16:05 Auditing our management of acute gall stone pancreatitis/ Cholangitis with Cholecystectomy and ERCP
Dr. Louis Boyce
16:05 - 16:15 Laparascopic liver and GI resections in Lubaga Hospital
Dr Okello Michael
16:15 - 16:25 A spontaneous Paraceacal herniation: rare form of an uncommon case Dr. Bright Anderson Mwanje
16:25 - 16:40 Pannel Discussion 6: Moderator: Dr. Okumu Gabriel
Dr. Joshua Muhumuza
Dr. Okello Michael
Dr, Francis Sikakulya
16:40 - 17:00 Session 6: Surgical Healthcare Financing, Surgical Training and Universal Healthcare Coverage
Moderator: Dr. Elobu Emmanuel
16:40 - 16:50 Surgery and Anesthesia: The missing ingredients in Universal Health Coverage. Dr. Elizabeth Igaga
16:50 - 17:00 Simulation: Surgical Skills Lab Training in Uganda Dr. Olive Kobusingye
17:00 - 17:10 Plenary Discussion: Moderator: Dr. Elobu Emmanuel, Dr. Elizabeth Igaga, Dr. Olive Kobusingye
17:10 - 17:15 Sponsor Presentation
17:15 - 17:30 Closing remarks by Director Clinical Services, Ministry of Health - Dr. Olaro Charles
17: 30 - 18:00 Unguided tour of the exhibition and Evening Tea Break
The Surgical Landscape Exhibition will bring together healthcare leaders, clinicians, academicians, scientists, policy makers and private sector players in Uganda and will also be open to the general public. The event will be covered by Media.
The exhibition will provide in-depth knowledge about new trends and latest developments in different fields of surgery. There will also be information regarding the complete range of surgical procedures performed in Uganda and best practices for consideration for treatment of patients.
The exhibition will provide a platform for brands that support surgical care to showcase their products.
The Annual Scientific Conference scheduled on Thursday 30th March, 2023 will bring together clinicians, academia, scientists and policy makers to exchange information, share experience and research findings about all aspects of surgical healthcare.
The submitted abstracts shall be presented as oral presentations, case reports, and videos. A virtual poster hall will be open to the delegates.
It will be held under the Theme: Role of Surgery in Economic Development: Does Surgery Matter?
The Kyalwazi Memorial Lecture scheduled on Friday 31st March, 2023
We shall have a cocktail presidential sundowner to conclude the events.