The College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of East Central and Southern Africa
The East, Central and Southern Africa College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ECSACOG), is a collegiate training institution with a mandate to train specialist obstetricians and gynaecology within the East, Central and Southern Africa. It incorporates the East, Central and Southern Africa association of Gynaecological Societies. It is an affiliate College of the East, Central and Southern Africa College of Health Sciences.
Our Vision
A reference body for Sexual and Reproductive health throughout the life course in the region of East, Central and Southern Africa and beyond.
Our Mission
To be a lead organization for clinical excellence in reproductive health in the region of East, Central and Southern Africa and beyond, and a platform for shared experiences and skills transfer.
Our Reach
ECSACOG currently operates in ten countries within the Sub-Saharan Africa region. Our strategic footprint extends across Ethiopia, Lesotho, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Uganda.
This widespread presence allows us to extend our training programs and expertise to various regions, addressing healthcare disparities and ensuring that quality care is accessible to all.
Our History
Established on September 27, 2017, in Kigali, Rwanda, ECSACOG was born out of the visionary resolution of the ECSA Health Community Conference of Health Ministers. This resolution aimed to localize the training of health specialists, leading to the inception of ECSACOG. Since our founding, we have been committed to building regional capacity in obstetrics and gynaecology, improving the quality of care, and increasing the number of well-trained health professionals to serve those in need of specialized reproductive and sexual health services, including comprehensive abortion care (CAC) and contraception services.
Our Objectives
- To foster intellectual inquiry and critical thinking in preparing graduates who will serve as effective, ethical and engaged health professionals, through advancement of creative and appropriate research, innovation, to facilitate provision of solutions to regional Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Adolescent, Neonatal and Menopausal health issues and problems.
- To extend knowledge through innovative educational programs in which students and emerging scholars are mentored to realize their highest potential and assume leadership roles, responsibility, and service to society.
- To apply knowledge through country, regional and global engagements that will improve quality of life and enhance good health and well-being of peoples of the region.
- To promote, organize and conduct postgraduate education and training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and related specialties and allied disciplines to the highest level of skills, attitudes, knowledge and proficiency in the practice.
- To promote, conduct and encourage research in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and allied arts and sciences in the region.
- To create forums for the dissemination of essential SRMNAH data and information within the region and beyond.
- To advocate and support advocacy for quality health care and service delivery, as well as awareness on common and emerging SRMNAH issues within our region.
Our Headquarters
ECSACOG headquarters are strategically located within the ECSA-HC premises in Arusha, Tanzania.
