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Who We Are
EASI (East Africa Surgical Initiative) is transforming surgical care in East Africa by empowering local clinicians through comprehensive training, education, and mentorship. Unlike organizations that focus solely on short-term interventions, EASI is dedicated to building enduring professional relationships between visiting specialists and local doctors to foster sustainable growth in healthcare.
Our "train the trainer" approach ensures that skills and knowledge are passed on, creating a ripple effect of improvement across the region. By selecting qualified individuals with strong local ties, EASI supports the development of a healthcare system that can thrive long after our involvement.
In addition to mentorship, we fund formal fellowship training for East African clinicians, equipping them with advanced skills and confidence to lead in their specialties.
Our "train the trainer" approach ensures that skills and knowledge are passed on, creating a ripple effect of improvement across the region. By selecting qualified individuals with strong local ties, EASI supports the development of a healthcare system that can thrive long after our involvement.
In addition to mentorship, we fund formal fellowship training for East African clinicians, equipping them with advanced skills and confidence to lead in their specialties.
Accountability
As a 100% volunteer-driven, non-profit organization, EASI operates without paid staff, ensuring that every resource goes directly to advancing healthcare. Since its founding in 2021, EASI has built a strong track record of excellence in both patient care and education. Our clinicians are leaders in their respective fields and hold affiliations with top academic institutions in Canada.
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Our Mission
Dedicated to Advancing Subspecialty Surgical Care in East Africa
Empowering Local Surgeons to Build a Sustainable Future for Advanced Surgical CareFounded in 2021, the East Africa Surgical Initiative (EASI) works to create world-class subspecialty surgical services for all East Africans, regardless of their background, social status, or financial situation.
We believe that the best way to achieve lasting change is to build strong relationships. That’s why we send small teams of 1-2 clinicians at a time to work closely with local healthcare providers. By emphasizing mentorship and collaboration, we ensure that advanced surgical procedures are performed by East African clinicians, for East African patients.
We believe that the best way to achieve lasting change is to build strong relationships. That’s why we send small teams of 1-2 clinicians at a time to work closely with local healthcare providers. By emphasizing mentorship and collaboration, we ensure that advanced surgical procedures are performed by East African clinicians, for East African patients.
Our Core Values
Dedicated to Advancing Subspecialty Surgical Care in East Africa
At EASI, we are driven by a profound mission: to improve access to subspecialty surgical care. Our vision extends beyond mere treatment; we aim to empower local medical professionals with the skills and resources necessary to ensure advanced surgical availability, envisioning a sustainable healthcare ecosystem guided by three core values
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Collaboration
Collaboration is at the heart of our mission. By partnering with both local and international experts, we bring meaningful, lasting improvements to the healthcare systems in East Africa.
Compassion
Compassion guides every aspect of our work, from how we interact with patients to how we support local clinicians. We believe that every patient deserves not only excellent care but also empathy and support.
Excellence
We aim to establish new benchmarks for surgical practice throughout East Africa by providing local healthcare providers with world-class education, mentorship, and resources.
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What We Do
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Empowering Local Surgeons — Building Sustainable Subspecialty Surgical Care
Through projects that range from vascular surgery mentorship to introducing innovative cardiac and cell salvage technologies, EASI focuses on addressing the unique challenges faced by the East African healthcare system. Each of our initiatives is designed to create long-term improvements in surgical care while fostering local expertise and self-reliance.
A New Era Sub Specialty Surgery in East Africa by increasing local capacity
Explore Our Path to Empowering local surgeons - Initiating Change, Project by Project
