Advancing Universal access towards Safe, Affordable & Timely Surgical Care
Venue: Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe
Date: 27th – 29th March 2024
The 2024 Annual Scientific Conference will be held on 27th and 28th March 2024 from 8:00am – 5:00pm.
We shall have a hybrid conference i.e both online and in-person attendance. There will be plenary sessions delivered by local and internationally renowned speakers and experts in the subject matter. Successful oral and poster presentations will also be made.
This event aims to bring together all Surgical specialties and associate surgical disciplines including Anesthesia providers, Radiology, Nurses, Diagnostics & Laboratory, Public health specialists, public and private surgical health sector stake holders to discuss advances in provision of surgical care and increase access to surgical services in the country.
The sub-themes focus on current needs for ASOU members suggested from the 2023 Annual Scientific Confrence feedback poll, the various work/research done in the country, the role of Government, Civil society organisations, Private sector, academic institutions, Professional associations and global surgery initiatives in supporting and advancing universal access to surgical health care in Uganda.
The Sub themes include:
1. Role of Global Surgery Initiatives
2. Harmonising multidisciplinary team work
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- The National Surgical, Anesthesia & Obstetrics Plan ( team to present)
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- Associate disciplines: Surgery & Anesthesia, Radiology, Nursing, Lab & Diagnostics, Public health
3. Advances in Surgical Care
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- Surgical sub-specialties – MAS, SUGES, NSU, APRASU, ENT, OPTHALMOLOGY, OMF
4. Surgical Training & Mentorship
5. Wellness: Welfare & Self care for Surgeons
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- Longevity of a Surgical Career
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- Surgical Business
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- Preparation for Retirement
Note: PHD presentations will be made based on the sub themes.
The Keynote speakers will include: Prof. Salome Maswime, Ms. Jane Fualal, Dr. Mary Nabukenya, Dr. Doruk Ozgediz Mr. Jim Yong Kim, Dr. Tedros Gabryesus, Prof. Catheryn Kyu, Dr. Michael Huglund, Garreth And Nicola Wood, Prof. Abebe Bekele, Prof. Kyamanywa, Prof. Galukande, Prof. Emmanuel Makasa, Mr. Neema Kaseje, Ms. Fualal Jane, Dr. John G Meara, Dr. Geoffrey Ibbotson, Mr. Mark Shine, Dr. Kee Park …………. Among others.
Registration
All participants are required to register. Registration shall be through the scientific and organising committee. Registration will be done the following ways:
- Website: MedAll Website
- Email: asou.or.ug@gmail.com, support@asou.or.ug, info@asou.or.ug
- Mobile: Local Delegates: +256774 509870 (Miss Kiza Immaculate Admin secretary)
International Delegates: +256772 529442 (Dr Luwedde Flavia – SC Member)
Exhibitors: +256773298785 (Dr Christine Namugenyi – Chair Scientific Committee
Fees And Payment Information
Each participant is required to pay a registration fee. Participants are kindly requested to pay registration fees as per their category below.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Registration | 400,000 |
| Subscribed Members | 450,000 |
| Non Subscribed Members | 500,000 |
| Subscribed Associate Members | 350,000 |
| Non Members | 500,000 |
| Online Participants | 200,000 |
| International Participants (physical) | 500,000 |
Payments are to be made via
Mobile money: +256774 509870 – Ms Kiza Immaculate – Administrative SecretaryDeposits to Bank: Cash/Cheque/Bank Transfer:
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- A/C Name: Association of Surgeons of Uganda
- A/C No: 9030005947013
- Branch: Mulago branch
- Physical payments for registered delegates at the venue
Note: For Payments made to the bank, scan the bank slip and share to the registration secretariat/ organising committee via text or emails above. The ASOU receipt will be issued to the participant subsequently.
