COSECSA

We have just concluded Day 4 of the Intuitive Foundation funded COSECSA-UGHE Surgical Research Methods Workshop in Kigali and the energy in the room remains high as we continue to celebrate Global Surgery Week.
Today's sessions focused largely on linear regression analysis, breaking down the components of a research proposal, and a very important discussion on ethical considerations in research — a reminder that good science is not just about the methods but also about responsibility to our patients and study participants.

In the afternoon, four participants then presented their proposals to the panel and got constructive feedback,

4 down, one more to go, excited to wrap up such an impactful workshop tomorrow!



East Central and Southern Africa Health Community - ECSA HC

In recognition of the Global Surgery day, 25th May 2026, COSECSA officially kicked off the Surgical Research Methods Workshop in Kigali, in Collaboration with the University of Global Health Equity, expected to run through May 29th. This program, under the funding of Intuitive Foundation, aims at imparting global surgery research skills to early career surgical researchers.

Day one was a success. Participants worked through various study designs (cross-sectional, case-control designs, cohort studies, implementation science and randomized) as well as sampling techniques and sample size determination. A full day well spent.

More to come over the next few days. Watch this space.

The 2026 COSECSA–CEGS Lecture Series continues with another engaging session focused on Oncology Surgery.

Join us on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, for a lecture on Pancreatic & Biliary Tract Cancer presented by Dr. Stanley Ashley.

This session will explore key considerations in the diagnosis, surgical management, and multidisciplinary care of pancreatic and biliary tract cancers, with insights relevant to surgeons, trainees, and healthcare professionals across diverse settings.

• Date: Wednesday, May 20th, 2026

• Time: 2:30 PM EAT / 1:30 PM CAT

• Register here: https://bit.ly/4sym0Db

Hosted by the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) in collaboration with the Centre for Equity in Global Surgery (CEGS).



East Central and Southern Africa Health Community - ECSA HC