ECSA-CHS has partnered with Amref Africa to support the implementation of Knowledge Management (KM) activities
Breaking News:
At the 73rd Health Ministers Conference in Arusha, Tanzania (June 20-21, 2024), ministers approved the creation of two new ECSA-CHS colleges.
Ms. Stella Itungu presented a plenary session on "Developing Human Resources for Health: An ECSA-CHS Collegiate Model" at the 14th Best Practices Forum on June 16-17, 2024, in Arusha, Tanzania.
Members of the ECSA-CHS Senate posed with the Vice President of Tanzania during the 50th Anniversary Celebrations of ECSA-HC on June 19, 2024, in Arusha, Tanzania.
Dr. Consity Mwale, ECSA-CHS Senate Chairperson, delivered the opening remarks at the 14th Best Practices Forum held in Arusha, Tanzania, from June 16-17, 2024.
About Us
The East Central and Southern Africa College of Health Sciences (ECSA-CHS)
The East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), established in 1974, aims to strengthen health care programs and achieve high health standards among member states. In 2014, the ECSA College of Health Sciences (ECSA-CHS) was founded to enhance coordination among professional colleges, standardize processes, engage stakeholders, and address accreditation challenges. ECSA-CHS focuses on improving health care through quality health science education, research, and training, and currently includes nine constituent colleges.
Affiliated Colleges
ECSACO
ECSACO
East Central and Southern Africa College of Oncology (ECSACO). The college was established in 2022. The college aim at addressing gaps in oncology through training, practice and research.
ECSAPACH
ECSAPACH
East Central and Southern Africa College of Paediatrics and Child Health (ECSAPACH)
The college was established in 2023. The college aims at addressing gaps in pediatrics and child health through training, practice and research.
COPECSA
COPECSA
College of Pathologists of East, Central and Southern Africa. Committed to maintenance of high standards in medical education in Pathology in the region.
COECSA
COECSA
College of Ophthalmology of East Central and Southern Africa (COECSA): The college was formed in 2012 following a merger between Eastern Africa College of Ophthalmologists (EACO) and Ophthalmological Society of Eastern Africa (OSEA).
ECSACOP
ECSACOP
East Central and Southern Africa College of Physicians (ECSACOP): The aim of the college is to improve access to well-trained physicians across the region by establishing a network of dedicated training centers and implementing an internationally recognized postgraduate medical qualification.
ECSACONM
ECSACONM
East, Central and Southern Africa College of Nursing and Midwifery (ECSACONM): This is a professional college for nurses and midwives established in 1990.
ECSACOG
ECSACOG
East Central and Southern Africa College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ECSACOG) is an incorporation of the East Central and Southern African Association of Obstetrical and Gynecological Societies which forms ECSACOG.
COSECSA
COSECSA
College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA): Is a professional college
whose mission is to increase accessibility of surgical services, especially to African rural.
CANECSA
CANECSA
CANECSA is a college of anastesiologists of east , central and southern Africa. constituent countries and aims to advance education, standards and research in safe anaesthesia.
EST: 2011
CANECSA is a college of anastesiologists of east , central and southern africa. constituent countries and aims to advance education, standards and research in safe anaesthesia.
EST: 2015
East Central and Southern Africa College of Physicians (ECSACOP): The aim of the college is to improve access to well-trained physicians across the region by establishing a network of dedicated training centers and implementing an internationally recognized postgraduate medical qualification.
EST: 2018
East Central and Southern Africa College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ECSACOG) is an incorporation of the East Central and Southern African Association of Obstetrical and Gynecological Societies which forms ECSACOG.
EST: 2024
The East Central and Southern Africa College of Family Physicians was established in 2024, through resolution ECSA/HMC73/R1.
EST: 1990
East, Central and Southern Africa College of Nursing and Midwifery (ECSACONM): This is a professional college for nurses and midwives established in 1990.
EST: 1991
College of Pathologists of East, Central and Southern Africa. Committed to maintenance of high standards in medical education in Pathology in the region.
EST: 2023
East Central and Southern Africa College of Paediatrics and Child Health (ECSAPACH)
The college was established in 2023. The college aims at addressing gaps in pediatrics and child health through training, practice and research.
EST: 2024
The East Central and Southern Africa College of Public Health Physicians was established in 2024, through resolution ECSA/HMC73/R1.
The Vision of the College of Public Health Physicians is to protect, promote, and sustain high-quality universal primary health care and public health for all people in the region throughout their life course.
EST: 1999
College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA): Is a professional college
whose mission is to increase accessibility of surgical services, especially to African rural.
EST: 2012
College of Ophthalmology of East Central and Southern Africa (COECSA): The college was formed in 2012 following a merger between Eastern Africa College of Ophthalmologists (EACO) and Ophthalmological Society of Eastern Africa (OSEA).
EST: 2022
East Central and Southern Africa College of Oncology (ECSACO). The college was established in 2022. The college aim at addressing gaps in oncology through training, practice and research.
News & Updates
An elegant evening celebrating regional health achievements, featuring distinguished guests, fine dining, and inspiring speeches, fostering collaboration and innovation in health across member states.
Marking 50 years of health advancements, this milestone event highlights ECSA-CHS’s journey, successes, and future goals with ceremonies, exhibitions, and expert discussions.
The ECSA-CHS Charity Walk successfully raised awareness and funds for community health programs, supporting children and families in need. Thank you for making a difference!
Roundtable discussion comprising ECSA-HC Director General, Prof Yoswa Dambisya, Dr. Glory Msibi, ECSACONM President, Prof Annettee Nakimuli, ECSACOG President and Prof Mpoki Ulisubisya, President CANECSA on Human Resources for Health Development
Dr. Consity Mwale, ECSA-CHS Senate Chairperson, delivered his opening remarks at the 14th Best Practices Forum held in Arusha.
ECSA-CHS has partnered with Amref Africa to support the implementation of Knowledge Management (KM) activities.