The President’s dinner held on the 15th December 2017. The main aim of the dinner was to appreciate the Presidents and the Chairmen who have ever served in the society in the previous years. The team is of Dr. Muyembe Victor, Dr. Owilla Francis, Dr. Awori Kirsteen and The Late […]
ATLS TRAINING: THE STORY OF INAUGURAL COURSE FROM A PARTICIPANT VIEW. Many of us have undergone one form or another of training in trauma care. Nothing could have prepared us for the American College of Surgeons, Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS®) course. The trainers were stern from the onset with […]
Introduction The new constitution promulgated in Kenya introduced a concept of devolution of resources and power from the national government to 47 units that were effected after the 2014 elections. Health services was one such function that was devolved. Devolution of health however presents unprecedented opportunities and challenges to the […]
This year, the SSK will be hosting the COSECSA conference in 7-9th December at Pride Inn Hotel, Mombasa. Adjacent hotels with a reciprocating arrangement are Daraja and Bridge hotels for pocket friendly rates. Other hotels nearby that can be considered include Sarova Whitesands, Serena, Travellers. Please contact the hotel directly […]
As a continuation of the strategic partnership between the Surgical Society of Kenya, The American College of Surgeons(ACS), The Innovative Canadians for Change and the Kenya Red Cross, the second class of ATLS training was held at the Red Cross Training School from December 7th to 9th 2015. This was […]
The annual surgical camp was held in Malindi County from 24th to 27th September. The sites were been identified as: Malindi County Hospital, Kilifi Hospital and Mariakani Mission Hospital. It was a well attended and successful camp, with enthusiastic support from the County Government.
During the 15th AGM, the Surgical Society of Kenya Members elected a new Council into office. The council will be led by President Kirsteen Awori, Vice-President Peter Nthumba. Other officials elected were: Dr Daniel Ojuka as Secretary, Dr Eric Hungu as Deputy Secretary, Dr Andrew Ndonga as Treasurer, Dr Karen […]
Faculty and trainees, Demonstration course The Surgical Society of Kenya (SSK) has collaborated with the Kenya red Cross, the Innovative Canadians for Change (ICChange) and faculty from Indiana University to mount a two day ATLS demonstration course on 3rd and 4th March, 2015. This demonstration course coincided with a visit […]
