Dr. Francis Osawa
Chairman
Registered since 1992
Promoting quality surgical care for children through evidence-based practice, community outreach, and a dedicated network of paediatric surgeons.
Kenya Association of Paediatric Surgeons (KAPS) was officially registered in 1992 as a Kenyan professional organisation dedicated to paediatric surgery. We are committed to excellence in evidence-based care and developing standards and guidelines that influence public policy.
We have held free surgical camps annually in different counties, reducing pain and suffering in children who cannot access paediatric surgical services, in line with the 8th Millennium Development Goal.
To promote quality surgical care to paediatric patients in Kenya through evidence-based practice, and to develop standards and guidelines that influence public policy through a community of Paediatric Surgeons.
Excellence in evidence-based care in Paediatric Surgery, ensuring every child in Kenya has access to safe, high-quality surgical care delivered by skilled, compassionate surgeons.
Unleash the Power of Knowledge at Our Exclusive Events, conferences and workshops.
Kenya Association of Paediatric Surgeons (KAPS) has in the past held free surgical camps annually in different counties. These camps have had significant impact in the paediatric population in alleviating pain and suffering in children who cannot access paediatric surgical services. This plays an immense role in reduction of children mortality in line with the 5th millennium development goal.
KAPS is the official registered body of paediatric surgeons in Kenya and is active in the promotion and dissemination of research and education relating to paediatric surgery.