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 during 2024.
The workshops & camps provide theoretical classes and practical training, with field activities including treatment of real-life patients in support of the National Fistula Prevention and Treatment Program and support to the Reconstructive Surgery Program.
PLACE & DATE
Mozambique
February to September 2024
CONTACT
Topics:
Pelvic reconstructive surgery
Urogynecological trauma
Simple & complex fistula repair
Deemed "incurable "cases
New technological approaches in fistula treatment
Radiofrequency & laser
Cases diagnosis & classification
Pre & post operative care
Surgery Program
Fistula Repairs Surgery
Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
Field work at local hospitals
Interaction with Patients

Participants have the opportunity to:
Attend theoretical and practical sessions.
Watch live surgery as learning model.
Engage with specialists in case discussion.
Schedule / Activities Calendar
19-25 Feb
Lichinga Provincial Hospital - Niassa
7-days Fistula Training & Treatment Camp
training & evaluation; simple & complex fistula repair
07-14 APRIL
Beira Central Hospital - Sofala
7-days Fistula & Reconstructive Surgery Training & Treatment Camp
training & treatment; simple & complex cases
05-11 mAY
Chimoio Provincial Hospital - Manica
7-days Fistula Training & Treatment Camp
training & treatment; simple & complex fistula repair
20-30 may
Nampula Central Hospital - Nampula
10-days Fistula Training & Treatment Camp
training & evaluation; simple & complex fistula repair
11-15 June
Maputo Central Hospital - Maputo
4-days International Training Workshop
Advanced training – fistula & pelvic reconstructive surgery
15-25 July
Quelimane Central Hospital - Zambezia
10-days Fistula Training and Evaluation & Treatment Camp
training & treatment; simple & complex fistula repair
01-07 Sept
Lichinga Provincial Hospital - Niassa
7-days Fistula Training & Treatment Camp
training & treatment; simple & complex fistula repair
Trainers & Faculty
Mozambique
Dr. Igor Vaz
Urologist, Oncologist & Reconstructive Surgeon
Italy
Prof. Biagio Adile
Obstetrics & Gynaecology; Reconstructive Surgeon 
Bangladesh
Prof. Sayeba Akhter
Obstetrics & Gynaecology;
Fistula Surgeon
Nigeria
Dr. Sunday Lengmang
Family Doctor, Fistula &
 Reconstructive Surgeon
Madagascar
Dr. Michael Breen
Obstetrics & Gynaecology;
Fistula Surgeon
Nigeria
Dr. Sa’ad Idris
Obstetrics & Gynaecology;
Fistula Surgeon
Kenya
Dr. Hillary Mabeya
Obstetrics & Gynaecology;
Fistula Surgeon
Burkina Faso
Dr. Itengré Ouedraogo
Maternal Health Specialist;
Fistula Surgeon
International Faculty
Prof. Sayeba Akhter
Prof. Adile Biagio
Prof. Serigne Gueye
Dr. Michael Breen
Dr. Sunday Lengmang
Dr. Sa’ad Idris
Dr. Itengré Ouédraogo
Prof. John Lazarus
Dr. Hillary Mabeya
Prof. Carla Becker
National Faculty
Dr. Igor Vaz
Dr. José Godinho
Dr. Agostinho Daniel
Dr. Amâncio Oliveira
Dr. Arsenio Cuna
Dr. Ramadane Ali
Dr. Natacha Gemo
Dr. José Weng
Dr. Helder Miranda
Dr. Zelia da Josefa
Course Director: Dr. Igor Vaz
Coordinator: Acia Marisa Salles
Organizing Team:
Saira Salé
Celma Tavares
Alcinda José
Roland Jive
Zulficar Daudo
Dércio Alfazema
Teresa Baquete
Yassmin Sales

WHO CAN APLLY?
Participants:
Medical Doctor
Gynecologist & Obstetrician
Urogynecologist
Urologist
General Surgeon
Surgery Technician
Resident Doctors
Nurses


REGISTRATION FEE: 200 USD
Payment made by card or cash at the door.

Fee covers:
Daily transport hotel to site/venue.
Training and surgical materials.
Coffee breaks & lunch on site.
Certificate of Attendance.
* Upon registration you will receive
an invitation letter.
Information for participants
Participants pay for their own travel & accommodation costs.
Participants take care of visa.

Language: Training in Portuguese and English.

Please check if your chosen activity is outside Maputo and if you need a connection flight to that province.
Hotels in Maputo
For hotels visit:
www.booking.com
Local Fligths
Mozambican Airlines:
www.lam.co.mz

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