The first African IRCAD opened its doors in Rwanda, marking a major breakthrough in the field of minimally invasive surgery on the continent. Located in Masaka, a few kilometers from the capital Kigali, this cutting-edge medical research and training center aims to train a large number of doctors in less invasive surgery techniques.
Since the beginning of October, the first classes have started with a group of 36 surgeons from 16 different nationalities. This high quality of training will enable African doctors to master these modern techniques and apply them in their own hospitals, thus improving the quality of care provided to their patients.
The main goal of these minimally invasive surgery techniques is to reduce the incisions on patients, which helps in faster recovery after surgery and reduces the risk of infection and post-operative complications. It is a real revolution in the field of surgery, and Dr Jacques Marescaux, founder of the first Ircad in Strasbourg in 1994, insists that Africa must not wait to apply these advances, but must adopt them as soon as possible. NOW.
The center also hosts research and development teams, which focus in particular on the use of artificial intelligence in medical imaging. This technology will make it easier to screen for certain diseases and improve diagnosis by clinicians.
The opening of this first African IRCAD is a crucial step in improving healthcare on the continent. By training a large number of African surgeons in minimally invasive surgery techniques, Rwanda is positioning itself as a leader in health and contributing to the establishment of a more efficient and accessible health system for all. This is a promising step forward which will have a positive impact on the health of African populations.