Fistula & Reconstructive Surgery Workshop
16 - 20 February 2026
16 - 20 February 2026
Cruz Azul Clinic, Maputo - Mozambique
2025 program is closed. Soon to be announced the 2026 full program.
Fistula and Reconstructive Surgery Training Workshops & Camps
Focus Fistula Association and Dr. Igor Vaz invites you to take part in the surgical training and treatment activities taking place in Mozambique.
The workshops & camps provide theoretical and practical training, with field activities including treatment of real-life patients who benefit from free surgeries.
The workshops & camps provide theoretical and practical training, with field activities including treatment of real-life patients who benefit from free surgeries.
Topics:
Obstetric & Iatrogenic Fistula
Perineal tear / IV-degree laceration
Urogynecological trauma
DSD / Congenital Malformation
Deemed "incurable" cases
New Continent Augmentation Cystoplasty
Neoblader & Neovagina
PRP and PRF Protocol
Pre and Post-operative care
Obstetric & Iatrogenic Fistula
Perineal tear / IV-degree laceration
Urogynecological trauma
DSD / Congenital Malformation
Deemed "incurable" cases
New Continent Augmentation Cystoplasty
Neoblader & Neovagina
PRP and PRF Protocol
Pre and Post-operative care
Surgery Program
Fistula Repairs Surgery
Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
Field work at local hospitals
Live surgery as a learning model
Participants have the opportunity to:
Attend theoretical and practical sessions.
Engage in surgical activities.
Interact with patients.
Fistula Repairs Surgery
Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
Field work at local hospitals
Live surgery as a learning model
Participants have the opportunity to:
Attend theoretical and practical sessions.
Engage in surgical activities.
Interact with patients.
2025 Program / Schedule:
10-14 Feb
Cruz Azul Clinic - Maputo City
5-days Fistula and Reconstructive Surgery Workshop
training & treatment; complex fistula repair & urogynecological trauma surgery
training & treatment; complex fistula repair & urogynecological trauma surgery
19-24 may
Chicuque Rural Hospital - Inhambane Province
6-days Fistula Training & Treatment Camp
training & treatment; simple & complex cases
training & treatment; simple & complex cases
15-22 June
Beira Central Hospital - Sofala Province
8-days Fistula Training & Treatment Camp
training & evaluation; simple & complex fistula repair
training & evaluation; simple & complex fistula repair
9-14 SET
Nampula Central Hospital - Nampula
5-days Fistula Training & Treatment Camp
training & treatment; simple & complex cases
training & treatment; simple & complex cases
30 Set-4 OCt
Maputo Central Hospital - Maputo City
4-days International Training Workshop
Advanced training – fistula "incurable" cases & reconstructive surgery
Advanced training – fistula "incurable" cases & reconstructive surgery
16-22 NOV
Chimoio Provincial Hospital - Manica Province
7-days Fistula Training & Treatment Camp
training & treatment; simple & complex fistula repair
training & treatment; simple & complex fistula repair
Field Trainers & Faculty
Mozambique
Dr. Igor Vaz
Urologist, Oncologist &
Reconstructive Surgeon
Reconstructive Surgeon
Italy
Prof. Biagio Adile
Obstetrics & Gynaecology; Reconstructive Surgeon
Nigeria
Dr. Sunday Lengmang
Family Doctor, Fistula &
Reconstructive Surgeon
Reconstructive Surgeon
Madagascar / Ireland
Dr. Michael Breen
Obstetrics & Gynaecology;
Fistula Surgeon
Fistula Surgeon
Brazil
Dr. Carla Becker
Urogynecology Therapist
Radiofrequency / Laser
Radiofrequency / Laser
Nigeria
Dr. Sa’ad Idris
Gynaecology & Obstetrics;
Fistula Surgeon
Fistula Surgeon
RD Congo
Dr. Dolores Nembunzu
Gynaecology & Obstetrics:
Fistula Surgeon
Fistula Surgeon
Burkina Faso
Dr. Itengré Ouedraogo
Maternal Health Specialist;
Fistula Surgeon
Fistula Surgeon
International Faculty
Prof. Serigne Gueye
Prof. Sayeba Akhter
Prof. Adile Biagio
Dr. Michael Breen
Dr. Sunday Lengmang
Dr. Sa’ad Idris
Dr. Dolores Nembunzu
Dr. Itengré Ouédraogo
Prof. Carla Becker
Dr. Biniam Sirak
Dr. Evelyn Moshokoa
Dr. Guillaume Nicolet
Prof. Serigne Gueye
Prof. Sayeba Akhter
Prof. Adile Biagio
Dr. Michael Breen
Dr. Sunday Lengmang
Dr. Sa’ad Idris
Dr. Dolores Nembunzu
Dr. Itengré Ouédraogo
Prof. Carla Becker
Dr. Biniam Sirak
Dr. Evelyn Moshokoa
Dr. Guillaume Nicolet
National Faculty
Dr. Igor Vaz
Dr. José Godinho
Dr. Nafissa Osman
Dr. Sibone Mocumbi
Dr. Emilia Selemane
Dr. Amâncio Oliveira
Dr. Arsenio Cuna
Dr. Ramadane Ali
Dr. José Weng
Dr. Elenia Amado
Dr. Zelia da Josefa
Dr. Mahomed Afzal
Dr. Igor Vaz
Dr. José Godinho
Dr. Nafissa Osman
Dr. Sibone Mocumbi
Dr. Emilia Selemane
Dr. Amâncio Oliveira
Dr. Arsenio Cuna
Dr. Ramadane Ali
Dr. José Weng
Dr. Elenia Amado
Dr. Zelia da Josefa
Dr. Mahomed Afzal
Course Director: Dr. Igor Vaz
Course coordinators:
Acia Marisa Salles
Prof. Dr. João Carlos Mavimbe
Organizing Team:
Celma Tavares
Alcinda José
Roland Jive
Zulficar Daudo
Teresa Baquete
Celia Fortes
Course coordinators:
Acia Marisa Salles
Prof. Dr. João Carlos Mavimbe
Organizing Team:
Celma Tavares
Alcinda José
Roland Jive
Zulficar Daudo
Teresa Baquete
Celia Fortes
WHO CAN APLLY?
Gynecologist & Obstetrician
Urogynecologist
Urologist
Oncologist
General Surgeon
Fistula Surgeon
Medical Doctor
Surgery Technician
Resident Doctor
Medical Student
Gynecologist & Obstetrician
Urogynecologist
Urologist
Oncologist
General Surgeon
Fistula Surgeon
Medical Doctor
Surgery Technician
Resident Doctor
Medical Student
REGISTRATION FEE:
Workshop Fee (read more...)
Lunch & coffee break at workshop
Local transport hotel-workshop site
Surgical disposable materials
Camp Fee (read more...)
Domestic air ticket
Hotel (room & breakfast)
Lunch & coffee break at camp
Local transport hotel-camp site
Surgical disposable materials
Workshop Fee (read more...)
Lunch & coffee break at workshop
Local transport hotel-workshop site
Surgical disposable materials
Camp Fee (read more...)
Domestic air ticket
Hotel (room & breakfast)
Lunch & coffee break at camp
Local transport hotel-camp site
Surgical disposable materials
Fee payment: Can be made upon arrival
International travel: Participants take care of their international travel & visa with our guidance/assistance.
Invitation letter: Receive Invitation Letter after registration.
If needed request us a letter for VISA.
Language:
Training in Portuguese and English.
International travel: Participants take care of their international travel & visa with our guidance/assistance.
Invitation letter: Receive Invitation Letter after registration.
If needed request us a letter for VISA.
Language:
Training in Portuguese and English.
View Past Workshops & Camps
Sofala & Manica Camp Aug 2024
Beira Camp
June 2025
June 2025
Nampula Camp
Sep 2025
Sep 2025
Chimoio Camp
Nov 2025
Nov 2025
Focus Fistula
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