Francis Basimbe

Gastrointestinal surgeon, Head of GI surgery @nsambyahosp. Medical Director Sona Laparoscopy.

[Association of Surgeons of Uganda (ASOU) @ASOU_Official]

Dr. Francis Basimbe highlighted the traditional apprenticeship model in endoscopy training, sharing his own experience of learning from the late Prof. Kakande.
He emphasized the need for structured training options beyond apprenticeship, including:
1. Simulation models – Providing a controlled and reproducible training environment.
2. Animal simulation models – Allowing for hands-on practice before working with patients.
He discussed a training program using Fujifilm-based sensor simulations, which:
-Recruited multiple trainees.
-Provided a stress-free learning environment.
-Allowed trainees to experience and navigate complications safely before encountering them in real cases.

Dr. Francis Basimbe concluded by posing a critical question:

Should Ugandan surgery system adopt simulation-based training as the standard for endoscopy education?#ASOUConference2025

[Francis Basimbe @Francis_Basimbe]

@IAmTheOlum @CUGHnews Congratulations Dr olum

[COSECSA @cosecsa]

💔 We mourn Prof. Ignatius Kakande, a surgical pioneer, educator, and key figure in COSECSA’s founding. His legacy in training surgeons across Africa lives on.

Deepest condolences to his family, Uganda and the surgical community.

🕊️ Rest in Peace, Prof. Kakande

[St. Francis Hospital Nsambya @NsambyaHospital]

We celebrate our Head of Surgery, Dr. Basimbe, for representing #NsambyaHospital at a conference in Nepal

His insightful paper on postgraduate training reflects our dedication to advancing medical education.

Thank you for making us proud

[Chris Oppong @chrisoppong]

OPERATION HERNIA AND GLOBAL HERNIA RELIEF (GHR) have teamed up to deliver humanitarian Hernia surgery at Ho teaching hospital in Ghana. Nov 25-29, 2024. The Dutch team is led by Erwin van GEFFEN.

[St Francis Hospital Nsambya Training School @NsambyaHSchool]

Earlier on today we joined the Annual Health Assembly and Open Day at #NsambyaHospital Pope John Paul Square grounds to help in offering free consultations and treatment.

#NsambyaHospital

[Francis Basimbe @Francis_Basimbe]

@BusogaHealth @dr_mubezi @ASOU_Official @GSI_Kyabirwa @m_mukembo @HHC_Kiwanyi @MNCH_Centre @waiswap congratulations Dr mubezi isaac . Well deserved accolade

[Francis Basimbe @Francis_Basimbe]

@DrSsebambulidde Happy birthday ssebo .

[Hope & Healing Center- kiwanyi @HHC_Kiwanyi]

It's day 2 of the @cosecsa/ Operation Hernia Workshop! Dr. Isaac Mubezi (@dr_mubezi) Dr. Francis Basimbe (@basimbr) and Dr. Chris Oppong ( @chrisoppong) are leading the way as our expert surgeons. It's learning as we support our communities! #HerniaWorkshop #globalsurgery

[St. Francis Hospital Nsambya @NsambyaHospital]

This week our Surgery department hosted a students’ Surgical Skills workshop inclusive of Laparoscopy & Endoscopy training. The hands on session was led by our very own Dr Basimbe Francis Endoscopy & Laparoscopic Surgeon and Dr Kiweewa Ronald - Laparoscopic & Trauma Surgeon.

[Francis Basimbe @Francis_Basimbe]

https://t.co/QjxCWmT8ak

[📸 Isano Francis @francis_isano]

Can this picture get 100 retweets?!📸

[📸 Isano Francis @francis_isano]

Every time I look at this picture, I see beauty, and when I remember that the person in the picture is a whole prime Minister of Busoga Kindom, I love it more.

I will hang this picture on my house.

[Association of Surgeons of Uganda (ASOU) @ASOU_Official]

From the family of Surgeons here in Uganda to yours wherever you are in the world, we wish you a happy festive season and a prosperous new year.