Our Vision
Somali Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Advancing Pediatric Surgical Care Across Somalia
Empowering pediatric surgeons through education, collaboration, research and advocacy to ensure every child receives safe and specialized surgical care.
Excellence
Internationally aligned standards of pediatric surgical practice.
1,200+
Children Treated
45
Surgical Camps
18
Partner Hospitals
120+
Surgeons Trained
120+
Member Surgeons
About SAPS
A national voice for pediatric surgical excellence.
SAPS is a professional, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the field of pediatric surgery in Somalia. We bring together qualified pediatric surgeons committed to improving surgical care for infants, children and adolescents across the country.
- Clinical Practice
- Education
- Research
- Advocacy
Our Mission
To advance pediatric surgical services through education, collaboration, research and advocacy.
Core Objectives
Six pillars guiding our work.
Standards of Care
Promote the highest standards of pediatric surgical care across Somalia.
Training & Mentorship
Support structured training, fellowships and mentorship of pediatric surgeons.
Research & Knowledge
Encourage clinical research, publications and knowledge sharing.
Advocacy
Advocate for child health policy and equitable surgical services.
Referral Systems
Strengthen referral pathways and early intervention strategies.
Community Impact
Extend access to safe, timely surgery in resource-limited settings.
Upcoming
Conferences & Events
Mar 14–16, 2026Mogadishu
3rd Annual SAPS Pediatric Surgery Congress
International faculty, paper presentations and hands-on simulation tracks.
May 02, 2026Hargeisa
Neonatal Surgery Masterclass
Two-day intensive workshop on neonatal congenital anomalies.
Jul 18–24, 2026Baidoa
Outreach Surgical Camp
Free pediatric surgical services for underserved communities.
Workshop Highlights
Hands-on training, internationally led.
From neonatal surgery and laparoscopy to trauma and burn care, our workshops pair Somali surgeons with global faculty to build durable, in-country expertise.
32
Workshops Delivered
8
Specialty Tracks
14
International Partners
Knowledge
Recent blogs & research
Outcomes of Anorectal Malformation Repair in Low-Resource Settings
A multi-center retrospective review across Somali tertiary centers from 2019–2024.
Read articleBuilding a Pediatric Surgery Fellowship in Somalia
Curriculum design, partnerships and lessons from the first two cohorts.
Read articleWhy Surgical Care Belongs in Universal Health Coverage
The case for embedding pediatric surgery in national health priorities.
Read articleTrusted By
Our Partners & Collaborators
WHO
UNICEF
GICS
WOFAPS
PAPSA
Banadir Hospital
Mogadishu University
SOS Hospital
Join a community committed to safer surgery for every Somali child.
Become a member, partner with us on research, or support an upcoming surgical camp.