Kenya Association of Paediatric Surgeons-KAPS

12/03/2026

The Colorectal Workshop & Symposium has just concluded, and what an inspiring gathering it was! Hosted by the Kenyatta National Hospital in collaboration with Kenya Association of Paediatric Surgeons and Colorectal Team Overseas, this event brought together brilliant minds and dedicated professionals from Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, Ghana, South Africa, Canada and USA.

A heartfelt thank you to all the participants, facilitators, and organizers who made this workshop a success. Together, we are shaping the future of colorectal surgery and patient care.

11/03/2026

08/03/2026

Wishing all women a Happy International Women’s Day!

May your strength, resilience, and brilliance continue to inspire and shape a better world.

20/02/2026

This is a reminder of our upcoming Colorectal Surgery Education Forum from 9th-11th March, 2026 in collaboration with Kenyatta National Hospital and the Colorectal Team Overseas(CTO).

Kindly note there will be a dedicated program for nurses as well. We encourage nurses interested in seeking knowledge on best practices to register as this course is designed to strengthen nursing care and surgical management for patients with Anorectal Malformations (ARM) and Hirschsprung Disease.

Registration details and link as below 👇:
https://forms.gle/Z8yu3G7ijkPj1T7E7

11/02/2026

⏰🔔📣🔊TWO DAYS TO GO to register for the 2nd TRIK (Trauma Resuscitation in Kids) training in Kenya!!

05/02/2026

We are pleased to invite members to the 2nd TRIK (Trauma Resuscitation in Kids) training in Kenya.
This will take place on 12th - 13th March 2026. The training will be offered by faculty from our association, in collaboration with a team of Canadian faculty, led by Prof. Sherif Emil.

Registration details at this link:
https://forms.gle/4vtKJTfBerfUsSfB7

This is an opportunity to shape a future where every child has access to safe, timely, and effective trauma care.

Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP)

04/02/2026

Join us for the Colorectal Surgery Education Forum this March in Nairobi, Kenya - a transformative event hosted by the Kenya Association of Paediatric Surgeons (KAPS) in collaboration with Dr. Marc Levitt and the Colorectal Team Overseas (CTO).

Dr. Marc A. Levitt is an internationally recognized pediatric colorectal and pelvic reconstructive surgeon, currently leading the Colorectal Surgery Program at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. He is regarded as one of the world’s foremost experts in pediatric colorectal disorders.

🔗 Register now:
https://forms.gle/Z8yu3G7ijkPj1T7E7

Let’s advance paediatric colorectal care together—through hands-on learning, expert insights, and global collaboration.

28/01/2026

Kenya Association of Paediatric Surgeons invites surgeons, trainees, researchers& allied health professionals to submit abstracts for presentation.

This event in Mombasa will bring together experts to share innovations, research & best practices towards improving surgical care for children.

07/10/2025

🎥 Day 3 | Kisumu Paediatric Surgical Camp 2025

Meet Dr. Francis Osawa, Chairman of the Kenya Association of Paediatric Surgeons (KAPS), as he shares inspiring reflections from our camp in Kisumu County.

With a dedicated team of over 60 healthcare professionals, we’ve provided free surgeries to children in need — changing lives and spreading hope.

A big thank you to all our partners, volunteers, and hospitals who made this mission possible. Together, we’re bringing specialized surgical care closer to every child who needs it. 💙

06/10/2025

🎥 Kisumu Paediatric Surgical Camp 2025

We had the honor of hearing from Dr. Lessan, Senior Director of Clinical Services at Kenyatta National Hospital and a dedicated Paediatric Surgeon.

In his message, Dr. Lessan highlighted the importance of bringing specialized surgical care closer to underserved regions like Kisumu and the crucial role of collaboration in improving access to life-saving paediatric surgery.

He emphasized how surgical conditions contribute to child mortality — many of which are treatable with the right expertise and equipment — and reaffirmed KAPS’ commitment to training local teams and advocating for every child’s right to quality surgical care, regardless of financial status or location.

His words remind us that this mission goes beyond surgeries — it’s about building capacity, saving lives, and shaping a healthier future for generations to come. 💙

30/09/2025

📹 Day 2 of the Kisumu Paediatric Surgical Camp

Today we bring you a special message from Dr. Faith Bob, one of our committed KAPS members. 💙

In this video, she shares highlights and statistics from previous surgical camps up to the current one here in Kisumu, showing how these efforts continue to change children’s lives every year.
She also gives a big thank you to all our partners whose support makes this noble mission possible. 🙏

Tap to watch 👇 and see how together, we’re building healthier futures for children in Kenya. 🌍✨

29/09/2025

💙 Surgeries Begin – Kisumu Paediatric Surgical Camp 💙

Today marks a special moment as our doctors and nurses began performing free surgeries for children at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital.

Behind every procedure is a story of a child getting a new chance at life, and a family finding hope again. 🙏
We are grateful to all our volunteer paediatric surgeons, anaesthesiologists, and nurses who are dedicating their time and expertise to ensure no child is left behind.

Together, we are building healthier futures – one surgery at a time. ✨