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10 June 2026

First CME of 2026 a success

We hosted our first 2026 CME. Dr Chabaesele presented on endocrine disorders at primary care level, and Dr Kgaodi covered the surgical management of pituitary tumours, highlighting the value of a multidisciplinary team approach. Thank you to our presenters and to colleagues who attended in large numbers.

1 December 2025

Surgical outreach to Boteti District

Botswana Surgical Society members travelled to Letlhakane Primary Hospital for a multidisciplinary outreach with Boteti DHMT, running clinics, performing procedures and conducting ward rounds across several surgical specialties.

13 October 2025

Annual Surgical Congress 2025

Our annual congress convened under the theme “Surgery in Focus: Advancing Value-Based Care in Botswana’s health system,” with stimulating presentations and panel discussions. Thank you to our delegates, speakers and sponsors. See you in 2026.

24 June 2025

New paediatric theatre launched at Princess Marina

We celebrated the launch of a state-of-the-art paediatric operating theatre at Princess Marina Hospital, funded by KidsOR and locally championed by our paediatric surgeon, improving surgical care for the country’s youngest patients.