Objective
To advance surgery and obstetrics in Africa by providing unique hands-on teaching programs in partnership with African departments of surgery and obstetrics.
Facts
- 1 in 13 African women die a maternal death
- Most surgical and obstetrical procedures in Africa are performed by non-specialists
- HIV impedes recruitment and retention of personnel
- Surgical and obstetric services do not address the needs of the population
- Teaching obstetrics skills, such as Caesarean section procedures, is critical to reducing maternal mortality
How We Work
CNIS aims to teach life-saving skills in an ethical, sustainable and cost-effective manner. Our instructors use structured curricula, simulators and skills laboratories, followed by supervised teachings in the operating room.
Our Impact
For soon 15 years, CNIS and our partners in eight African countries have trained close to 14,000 practitioners through more than 500 surgical and obstetrical workshops.
Current Challenges
- Expansion of Essential Surgical Skills, Structured Hernia Repair and Structured Operative Obstetrics courses
- Implementation of curricula for Fundamental Intervention, Referral and Safe Transfer, Safe Surgery Saves Lives for Nurses and Surgical Skills for African Residents courses
