Our Distinctive Regional Approach
ECSA-CHS brings together specialist colleges, institutions, and partners to strengthen training, research, and collaboration in ways that respond to regional health workforce needs
CONSTITUENT COLLEGES
ECSA-CHS brings together regional professional colleges that are advancing specialist training, professional standards, research, and collaboration in priority areas of health. Through this collegiate model, the College supports stronger specialist workforce development across East, Central and Southern Africa.
ECSACOG
Promoting excellence in obstetrics and gynaecology through specialist training and regional collaboration.
ECSAPACH
Addressing paediatrics and child health gaps through training, practice, and research.
ECSA-CPHP
Promoting public health leadership and high-quality primary health care across the region.
CANECSA
Advancing safe anaesthesia through regional training, standards, and research.
COSECSA
Expanding access to surgical care through specialist training and regional collaboration
ECSACOP
Strengthening physician training and expanding access to well-trained specialists across the region
COPECSA
Strengthening pathology training, diagnostic standards, research and professional development across East, Central and Southern Africa.
ECSACO
Responding to oncology training and cancer-care needs through education, practice, and research.
ECSA-CFP
Supporting the growth of family medicine and stronger primary health care leadership in the region.
COECSA
Strengthening ophthalmology training and advancing eye health in the region.
Showcasing our milestones and the impact we have had on health education and research in the region.
Our Regional Footprint
1980
ECSA-HC Established
2000
ECSA-CHS Founded
1+
Member States
1+
Professional Colleges
Showcasing the impact of our programs and the successes our students and faculty have achieved in the field.
Our Achievements
Specialist Training and Standards
Explore how ECSA-CHS supports regional specialist training, harmonized standards, and professional growth.
Colleges in Action
Discover how regional collaboration, evidence generation, and knowledge exchange strengthen health systems.
Research Highlights
A summary of groundbreaking research projects undertaken by our faculty and students.