ABOUT ALASU

Driving change in laparoscopic surgery, one intervention at a time.

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OUR VISION

To promote high-level, safe, and cost effective minimally invasive treatment to patients in Uganda.

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OUR MISSION

To become the leading professional organization of minimally invasive surgery practitioners in Africa with a strong, engaged community.

The Association of laparoscopic surgeons of Uganda is a non-profit organization founded by a small group of Ugandan endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery enthusiastsis. It is a growing and dynamic organization that continues to play a leading role in laparoscopic Surgery.

CORE MANADATE

To encourage the exchange of clinical experience, science, thought and investigation amongst all Specialists on the acceptable techniques in Minimal Access Surgery.
To encourage the promotion of Minimal Access Surgery amongst Colleagues, and Institutions, for the benefit of the patient.
To facilitate Training, Credentialing, Stratification and Certification of various Specialists in their respective disciplines in Minimal Access Surgery.
To encourage research in Minimal Access Surgery.
To foster and further the development, cooperation and mutual relationships with Institutions and relevant appropriate Medical Societies/Associations in the Region and internationally, in order to harness meaningful partnerships for the growth of Minimal Access Surgery in Uganda.
To seek the required affiliation from appropriate Authorities.
To recommend the standards of Training in Minimal Access Surgery to the various relevant Societies, Statutory Bodies, Government and Private Institutions.

ALASU Core Executive

Dr. John Spire Kiggundu

President

Dr. Ssematimba Kato Steven

Treasurer

Dr. Julius Kisaasa Luyimbaazi

Vice President

Dr. Sumaya Nanteza

Secretary

Dr. Yosam Nsubuga

Logistics

Dr. Gideon Mugisa

Training & Research

Dr. Clara Atieno

Publicity

Mr. Umar Luyombya

Clerical

Patrons of ALASU

Dr. Musana Othiniel

Dr. Muyingo Mark

Dr. Kituuka Olivia

Dr. Hyeok-Jun Chung

Featured Honorary Members

Prof. Galukande Moses

Dr. Tamale Ssali

Dr. Andabati Gonzaga

Sr. Dr. Nassali Goretti

Become a Member

All specialists with either formal or informal training in Minimal Access Surgery are eligible to be ordinary members of the Association provided they have been vetted by the Executive Board, and have paid their Membership Fee and Annual Subscription

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