Kabale University School of Medicine (KABSOM), through the Department of Anaesthesia, in collaboration with Kabale Regional Referral Hospital (KRRH), is proud to participate in the 3rd Edition of the World Day of Regional Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine (WDRAPM).
This global initiative, led by international professional bodies including the European Society of Regional Anaesthesia & Pain Therapy (ESRA), ASRA Pain Medicine, and the African Society of Regional Anaesthesia (AFSRA), brings together healthcare professionals worldwide to advance safe, equitable, and accessible pain management practices.
Kabale will serve as a local face-to-face meeting hub, joining cities across the world in commemorating this important day under the theme “Equity, Access, Relief.”
Event Format
- Hybrid Event: In-person and online participation
- Local Physical Site: Kabale Regional Referral Hospital
- Global Engagement: Connected to international WDRAPM activities
Key Highlights
- Regional and global professional engagement
- Practical, skills-based workshops
- In-person and virtual scientific sessions
- Collaboration among anaesthetists and pain medicine specialists
- Knowledge exchange aimed at improving patient outcomes and access to pain relief
Workshop Dates: Thursday & Friday: 29th – 30th January 2026 (Hands-on practical sessions)
Main Commemoration Day: Saturday, 31st January 2026 (World Day of Regional Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine)
Expected Participation
- Up to 190 anaesthetists from the Kigezi Region
- Medical professionals, faculty, and students
- Global participants joining online
Venue:
Kabale Regional Referral Hospital (KRRH)
Kabale, Uganda
Host
Dr. Isabella Epiu
Head, Department of Anaesthesia
Kabale University School of Medicine (KABSOM)
Contact Information
- Email: iepiu@kab.ac.ug
- Telephone: +256 782 970 047
Target Audience
- Kabale University Community
- Anaesthetists and Pain Medicine Specialists
- Health Sciences Faculty and Students
- Healthcare Practitioners and Stakeholders