The Botswana Surgical Society unites surgeons, surgical trainees and allied professionals to advance the standard and reach of surgical care — extending safe, timely and affordable surgery to communities across Botswana through outreach, education and partnership.
↓ See our impact across Botswana
Since our founding, our members have volunteered their skills to reach patients far beyond the main referral hospitals.
The Botswana Surgical Society brings together surgeons and the wider surgical team to advance the standard and reach of surgical care in Botswana. We believe access to safe, timely and affordable surgery is a right, not a privilege.
In partnership with the Ministry of Health and District Health Management Teams, we run multidisciplinary outreaches, share knowledge and strengthen the surgical workforce.
Learn more →An elected executive committee of practising specialists guides the Society's work — from outreach planning to education and advocacy.
Meet the committee →Gaborone-based and reachable nationwide. Get in touch about membership, outreach, partnership or media enquiries.
Contact us →The elected Executive Committee of practising specialists guiding the Society's outreach, education and advocacy.
Practical programmes that put specialist surgical skill where it is needed and keep our profession sharp.
Multidisciplinary teams bring specialist consultations, surgery, screening and mentorship to districts where such services are limited.
See our outreaches →Surgeons across general, orthopaedic, paediatric, neuro, plastic, dermatology, hepatobiliary & GI and breast & oncology care support comprehensive patient care.
View specialties →Continuing Medical Education sessions and our Annual Scientific Congress strengthen clinical practice and patient outcomes.
Explore education →
A multidisciplinary specialist outreach (28–30 November 2025) that brought general, orthopaedic, dermatology, neurosurgery, paediatric and plastic surgery teams together to deliver care closer to the Boteti community — 174 specialist consultations and a range of theatre procedures, from breast and general surgery to paediatric cases.
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We hosted our first 2026 CME. Dr Chabaesele presented on endocrine disorders at primary care level, and Dr Kgaodi covered the surgical management of …
Read more →Botswana Surgical Society members travelled to Letlhakane Primary Hospital for a multidisciplinary outreach with Boteti DHMT, running clinics, perfor…
Read more →Our annual congress convened under the theme “Surgery in Focus: Advancing Value-Based Care in Botswana’s health system,” with stimulating presentatio…
Read more →Advance your practice, connect with peers, and help shape the future of surgical care in Botswana.
Surgeons and registrars/residents are welcome to join the Botswana Surgical Society. Enjoy exclusive educational opportunities, discounted congress registration, research collaboration, professional networking, and access to member-only resources.
Become a MemberCompanies, NGOs and professionals partner with us to fund outreaches, sponsor our congress and join our teams.
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Every contribution helps us bring safe, timely surgery closer — funding outreaches to district hospitals, equipping theatres, and training Botswana's surgical workforce. Your support changes lives.
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