The Association of Surgeons of Uganda is the official body that unites all surgeons in Uganda and represents the national agenda for advancement of surgery.
@ASOU_Official
invites you to the 25th ASOU Mentorship Session featuring Dr.
@vivian_akello
, Founder President
@sugesofficial
sharing her experience on the leadership of health professionals.
🗓 Friday 26th April 2024.
⏰ 3:30pm - 5:00pm EAT
We are pleased to present Uganda’s second female Neurosurgeon, Dr. Lydia Nanjula. She emerged the best candidate among the 2021
@cosecsa
candidates. Congratulations to Dr. Nanjula upon completion of a Fellowship of Neurosurgery.
#Neurosurgery
@neurosocietyug
@DGNNneuro
It is with great sorrow that we have received the news of the passing of Dr. Mohammed Ali, a 37 years old Tanzania national who has been pursuing a Master of Medicine in Surgery at Kampala International University.
Dr. Ali lost the battle to the Ebola Virus Disease. MHSRIP
We have set off to Lango for the Surgical Camp to increase access to quality surgery for the great people of Lango! Over 2,000 Ugandans screened, our target is to have over 1,000 surgeries done in 4 days at 11 centres across Lango Subregion staring tomorrow.
Day one of the Lango subregion Surgical camp and our teams at the different hospitals around the region have delivered several surgeries. Both minor and major surgeries including children’s surgeries.
Thanks to all our funders who made this possible
Congratulations to Sr. Dr. Margret Ajiko, a Surgeon
@SorotiHospital
, upon the successful completion of a her PhD
@karolinskainst
. Her thesis examined “Pediatric Surgery in Uganda: The burden of disease and barriers to quality care.”
The
@ASOU_Official
is so proud of you.
Congratulations to Dr.
@KisaPhyllis
and Dr.
@KakemboNasser
upon your promotion, Paediatric Surgeons upon your promotion to Senior Lecturers at the prestigious
@Makerere
Keep on building for the future. 🎉🎈🎊
Congratulations to Dr.
@AttoGladys
upon winning the Heroes in health Award 2023 - Doctor of the year Award. Dr Atto is the only opthalmologist in Karamoja an underserved region in Northern Uganda.
We celebrate you! 👏🏾👏🏾🎉
#HIHA2023
Congratulations 🎉 to the new surgeons from
@MakerereCHS
The sky is the limit , let us serve with humility.
Surgery - Dr Ouni Franco, Dr Ibudi Emmanuel, Dr Nyeko David & Dr Sserumaga Arthur &
Neurosurgery Dr Okiror Paul 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Congratulations to Prof. Kitya upon being elected President of the Neurosurgical Society of Uganda. Congratulations to the rest of the Executive Council of
@neurosocietyug
as well .
@ASOU_Official
is looking forward to working with you to advance the neurosurgery in Uganda.
APPRECIATION POST
From the bottom of our hearts, we are so appreciative of your generous sponsorship and contribution ! Your benevolent contribution has enabled us to make a lasting impact on the lives of many in Lango. We could not express enough gratitude for you!
#Surgery
Read about the story of Dr.
@JulieSekabunga
, the 1st woman to become a neurosurgeon in Uganda.
Dr. Julie is a force to reckon with in the world of neurosurgery & an inspiration to girls and women seeking to serve their communities with a difference
Congratulations to our Information and Library Secretary and Editor In Chief - Association of Surgeons of Uganda, Dr. Anne Shikanda Wesonga upon becoming a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. 👏👏👏
Day 2 of our Surgical camp in Lango Subregion. The surgeons are very busy at Lira RRH, Apac, Dokolo, Amai, Aduku, Anyeke among other hospitals across Lango Subregion offering free services to the people.
We continue to thank all the sponsors and everyone who participated.
Congratulations to our new surgeons upon graduating from
@MakerereCHS
. May you practice the art and science of surgery according to your greatest ability and judgment to the benefit of the community.
Congratulations to our new surgeons and all graduands of
@Makerere
University upon completion of your training. Great thanks go to the parents, guardians and sponsors who have supported you. All the best in your next endeavor.
#Mak72ndGrad
#MakerereAt100
Congratulations to Dr. Namugga Martha Monicah upon the successful completion of a Fellowship of
@cosecsa
in Urology.
Dr. Namugga also emerged as the top
@cosecsa
candidate in the Urology Fellowship Examinations.
Because our patients have to be well prepared for the surgery to ensure safe surgery, we are also offering free investigations both radiological and laboratory investigations at the ongoing surgical camp in Lango Subregion
For every successful surgery, there is(are) Anesthesiologist(s)/anesthetist(s).
Thank you for making surgery safe and painless.
We are so proud of you.
#WorldAnesthesiaDay
It is with deep sorrow that we received the tragic news of the passing of Dr. Paul Farmer. He dedicated his life to caring for the poor. We join the global health community to mourn the loss of a hero whose work has transformed the lives so many people. May his soul RIP.
To a partnership that delivered 1,401 surgeries in 4 days 🥂.
Thank you
@AnesthesiaUg
for the tremendous job well done in service of the people of Lango Subregion during the recently concluded surgical camp.
Great teamwork exhibited at the Lango Subregion Surgical camp.
Many thanks to all our teams at the different centres. You’ve done so well.
We look forward to having more surgeries done tomorrow.
#LangoSubregionSurgicalCamp
Congratulations to Dr.
@AttoGladys
upon your
@hiha_awards
Very well deserved.Your service to the Ugandan people esp karamoja is unmatched!Dr Atto is the only opthalmologist in Karamoja & has carried out over 7000 eye restoring surgeries in the region.
@ASOU_Official
is very proud
Many more Ugandans can now have access to safe, affordable and timely super specialized surgical care, thanks to our new graduates from
@cosecsa
that include; 4 Urologists, 2 Neurosurgeons, 2 Plastic Surgeons, 2 Pediatric Surgeons, and 2 General Surgeons.
Ebola Virus Disease continues to strike at the heart of the surgical team.
It is with profound sadness that we have learnt of the death of Ms. Margret Nabisubi a 58 year old Anaesthetist.
Our deepest sympathies are with her family and friends.
May her soul rest in peace.
The ENT Surgeon, Dr. Fred Bisso also former President of
@TheUMAofficial
is currently in Dokolo. This what we do during the camps, we bring surgical specialists down to the people increasing accessibility to highly specialized surgical services.
#LangoSubregionSurgicalCamp
Day 2 of the Lango Subregion surgical, our teams at the different hospitals across the region are already set for day.
We performed many surgeries yesterday and Today we can only do more.
Some of the smiles springing from Lango Surgical camp. This is enough motivation for us to do even more surgeries tomorrow.
Creating a happier world through surgery.
#LangoSubregionSurgicalCamp
Join us for an exciting conversation with Dr. Jane Fualal Odubu , President of the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa on Regional Co-operation: Harnessing the opportunities of an integrated East, Central and Southern Africa surgical community.
It is with deep sorrow that we have learnt of the passing of our member, Dr. Martin Situma, a passionate Paediatric Surgeon who was working at
@MbararaHospital
. Dr. Situma was very committed to his work. May God comfort his family and May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Day 4
The 1000 target of patients to benefit from the free surgical camp has been far exceeded. Yesterday, up to 769 surgeries had been done in various health units across Lango.
The numbers of most-in-need is overwhelming and our teams are still on ground doing more surgeries
Medical internship is mandatory for one to practice medicine & for a good cause, to point up to medical doctors the realities of our healthcare system even though as graduates they already know the ideals of the profession. It ought not to be monitized but rather facilitated.
Medical and Dental Practitioners Act, the Nurses and Midwives Council, and the Pharmacy and Drugs Act all stipulate that an internship is mandatory and crucial for obtaining a practising license, opposition MPs argue as they call for the deployment of medical interns.
#NTVNews
…
Congratulations to Prof. Moses Galukande, President-Elect
@ASOU_Official
and a distinguished leader upon installation as Chancellor of
@CIUuga
.
May you advance academic excellence at the University.
📷
@CIUuga
Sister Dr Najjuka broke all glass ceilings to become plastic surgeon. Sr Najjuka completed her bachelor of
#Medicine
and
#Surgery
in 1988, becoming the first nun in
#Uganda
and East Africa to qualify in the profession
I am Dr. Hyukjun Chung, working as a colorectal, laparoscopic surgeon and endoscopist
@MulagoHospital
by
@KoicaUganda
(Korea International Cooperation Agency) Program.
Highlights from the Symposium
Dr. Hauwa Shitu: SHO, KIU, one of the presenters at the symposium.
Topic: Evaluation of a Liver Mass and Hemostasis in HPB
Thank you Dr. Hauwa for the presentation.
And oh, we in a special way recognize the nurses’ contribution.
Dear nurses, thank you for your great contribution to the success of this camp. We cannot thank you enough.
Your presence on the team made work so easy for all of us.
#TeamWork
#LangoSubregionSurgicalCamp
A special thanks to our anesthesia team, we really appreciate your contribution to this camp. Thank you for making this happen.
#LangoSubregionSurgicalCamp
Highlights of the 1st edition of the Uganda Surgical Landscape Exhibition that took place from the 30th - 31st March 2023 at Protea by Marriott Hotel - Entebbe. 1/2
@ASOU_Official
will conduct a surgical camp in Lango Sub-region from 10th to 17th September 2023.
To participate in the camp or to sponsor the camp please reach out on the contacts available on our website. 👇🏻
Day 3
This year we’re in Lango delivering free surgical services across the region. Our goal is to offer free, safe and quality surgery to over 1000 people in Lango during this camp.
A special thanks to all the surgeons and everyone who offered to participate in this exercise
Matthew 25:40
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
Here is to an opportunity to contribute to the treatment of our colleague, our student, our friend, our son, and our brother.
“Legacy is like a surgeon who plants a Mvule tree knowing you will never reap the rewards of the orchard, a legacy is a gift you leave behind for future generations to continue benefiting from.” - Prof. Nelson K. Ssewankambo
Dr. Sheila Watima: SHO MUK giving a presentation on Pre-op planning, Tips & Tricks to avoid complications in Hepato-Pancreati- co-Billiary Surgery
#ASOUAnnualRegistrarsSymposium
From grass to grace: The once Siamese twins who were separated at Mulago Hospital have entered their new home.
Thanks to
@Habitat4uganda
and
@rotaryhoima
We hold in high esteem Dr. Kobusinge Chifefe Olive a Trauma Surgeon, researcher and writer who has dedicated her life to the prevention of injuries.
@okobusingye
we are so humbled by your unmatched dedication to saving lives.
@rebeccaivers
#IWD2021
#InternationalWomensDay
While presenting on Paediatric Surgery in Uganda, . Dr. Mary Margret Ajiko noted that surgical conditions are common in children and there’s need to increase access to surgery.
#ASOUExhbition2023
#ASOUConference2023
In the pursuit of clinical excellence, the radiologist has become the most valuable player in the clinical team.
Congratulations to
@radiologyuganda
and it’s members on this World Radiography Day.
We are so proud of you.
All smiles at the 2022 Annual Women in Surgery in Uganda at Sheraton Hotel, Kampala.
“A good surgeon must have a hawk’s eye, a lion’s heart and a woman’s hand.” - Anonymous
Congratulations to our esteemed member Dr. Ismael Mwesigye upon taking on leadership as the Chair Finance and Development on the newly elected
@TheUMAofficial
National Executive Council.
Congratulations to Dr. Byanyima Rosemary Kusaba upon your appointment as Executive Director of Mulago National Specialized Hospital by H.E. The President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
Dr. Olivia Kituuka is the head of the Upper Gastrointestinal Unit at
@MulagoReferral
& a lecturer at
@MakerereCHS
.
As one of the Ugandan pioneers of laparoscopic surgery, she tells her story on the impact
@Makerere
has had on her career here
@ASOU_Official
presents the 22nd session of the ASOU Mentorship Series with Prof. Moses Galukande, Chancellor
@CIUuga
& President - Elect
@ASOU_Official
sharing on Academic Excellence: Climbing the Ivory Tower but still stay grounded.
🗓 Friday 25th/08/2023
⏰ 3:30- 5:00pm EAT
Congratulations to Dr. Wilberforce Kabweru upon taking on responsibility as Chair Ethics and Professionalism on the newly elected
@TheUMAofficial
National Executive Committee.
We are greatly inspired by Dr. Kituuka Olivia, a pioneer of laparoscopic surgery in Uganda.
@okituuka
we are so glad that you have mentored many laparoscopic surgeons and still inspiring many others to adopt the skills.
@MakerereAlumni
@MakerereCHS
@MulagoHospital
@IHPBA
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