We are the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS) and we train and disciple African surgeons and related specialists.
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The Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons congratulates Dr. Matt Kynes, Program Director of our Anesthesiology residency @KijabeHospital, on receiving the 2026 Nicholas M. Greene, MD Award for Outstanding Humanitarian Contribution from the ASA. #PAACS
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Some patients travel four or five hours just to see a surgeon.
For Dr. Mick Kimutai, those realities are personal—and the reason his training matters.
Read how God is preparing him to serve where the need is greatest.
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#PAACS #GlobalSurgery
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A milestone for the PAACS General Surgery program at Soddo Christian Hospital (SCH)!
For the first time, a SCH graduate of the program has earned internationally recognized FLS certification.
#PAACS #SurgicalEducation
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PAACS OB/Gyn and Anesthesiology residents at AIC Kijabe Hospital, Kenya, recently completed the Mobile Obstetric Simulation Training (MOST) course.
#PAACS #OBGYN #Anesthesiology #SurgicalEducation #OBGYN #Anesthesiology #SurgicalEducation
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Clinical trials for Ebola antiviral treatments have been approved, and CME, Bunia will be one of the trial sites.
Please pray for our PAACS graduates, healthcare teams, and the patients they continue to serve.
#PAACS #PrayForDRC #EbolaResponse
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Dr. Keir Thelander, PAACS Executive Vice President, was joined by COSECSA members and other PAACS representatives for a site visit to Baptist Hospital Mutengene, Cameroon.
PAACS and COSECSA will move the approval process for this potential PAACS training site to the next stage.
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Watch PAACS Founder Dr. David Thompson and his wife, Becki, share the story behind the ministry that continues to train and disciple surgeons and related specialists across Africa.
Watch the full video here: piped.video/watch?v=D4puSsX8…
#PAACS #PAACS30 #TrainingAndDiscipleship
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At WCA2026 in Morocco, PAACS faculty, graduates, and residents presented on challenges of anesthesia education, surgical capacity, anesthesia complications, emergency surgical delays, pediatric care, and healthcare delivery.
#PAACS #PAACS30 #Anaesthesiology #GlobalHealth
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The Malamulo PAACS team in Malawi recently gathered for its 2026 Spiritual Retreat focused on accountability, competence, and integrity.
We thank God for this opportunity to refresh the team spiritually, mentally, and physically as they continue serving His children.
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Thank you to the 325+ guests who joined us for Held by His Hands with Big Daddy Weave on June 20th at New Hope Christian Church!
As we celebrated 30 years of God's faithfulness to PAACS, we were encouraged by the support of our attendees.
#PAACS #HeldByHisHands
#BigDaddyWeave
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What does it take to safely introduce minimally invasive surgery in Africa?
For PAACS surgeons and residents: preparation, simulation, mentorship, teamwork, and training.
Because patients everywhere deserve access to excellent surgical care.
#PAACS #SurgicalTraining
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PAACS celebrates encouraging accreditation visits to training programs in Burundi and Madagascar.
Through surgical training, mentorship, and discipleship, these programs are equipping future African surgeons to serve communities where the need is greatest.
#PAACS #GlobalSurgery
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Abstract submissions are now open for the 2026 PAACS Fall Conference in Chicago, October 8–10, 2026.
Submissions due August 1, 2026.
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Watch the PAACS 30-Year Anniversary Video and see how God is raising up African surgeons and related specialists to serve where the need is greatest.
What part of the story inspires you most?
Watch the full video here:
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#PAACS #PAACS30 #SurgicalMissions
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