Women in Surgery Africa

Women in Surgery Africa (WiSA)

Join Us for the Annual WiSA Event

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Annual Women in Surgery Africa (WiSA) event, and we would be delighted to have you join us for an evening of networking, celebration, and inspiration!

🗓 Date: 5th December 2024
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Venue: VIP Lounge, Harare International Conference Centre

This event will bring together professionals and leaders from across the region to discuss, celebrate, and support the incredible contributions of women in surgery. It promises to be an evening filled with meaningful conversations, collaboration opportunities, and memorable experiences.

What are we?

WiSA is a membership group which provides support to female surgeons, surgeons in training and medical students in the 14 member countries of the College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA).

Surgical Spotlight

Takondwa Mary Malamba is a junior surgical trainee with interest in paediatric surgery and global surgery. Born and raised in Malawi

Takondwa Mary Malamba

Grants Winner's Story

Dr. Wongel Shale, an Ethiopian general surgeon, earned her medical degree and certificate in general surgery from Jimma University and currently works at Jimma University Medical Centre. Dr. Shale is an active member of the Ethiopian Surgical Society (SSE), Women in Surgery Africa (WISA), and Ethiopian Medical Association (EMA).

Dr. Wongel Shale

WiSA Formidable Firsts

WiSA Formidable Firsts recognizes Women surgeons in East, Central and Southern Africa member countries who have contributed significantly to surgery and related disciplines within the region and have shattered the glass ceiling, standing out exemplary leaders and inspiring the next generation of women surgeons

FUALAL JANE ODUBU MBChB [Mak], M. MED [Mak], FCS [ECSA], Dip. HLM[UAHEB]

WiSA Newsletter

Welcome to our December IGS mailing. We would like to wish all of our subscribers, colleagues and partners a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a happy and peaceful New Year!

WISA AIM

WiSA aims to promote professional networking and encourage multi-centre collaborations.

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