INTRODUCTION TO R (in partnership with Ghana R Users)

IGGSS 2025 PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOP

FRIDAY, 3 JANUARY, 2025

This workshop provides an introductory look into R, a powerful statistical programming language. Participants will learn the basics of R programming, data manipulation, and visualization, with a focus on applying these skills to health sciences data. The goal is to equip participants with practical knowledge in R to make informed decisions. No prior programming experience is required for this workshop.

BASIC SURGICAL SKILLS (in partnership with MSSI)

IGGSS 2025 PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOP

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, 2-3 JANUARY, 2025

This 2-day training involves

# Instrument handling

# Gowning and gloving

# Knot tying

# Suturing techniques

# Vascular Repair

# Removal of lumps and bumps

# Debridement

# Bowel Anastomosis etc

OBSTETRICS WORKSHOP (in partnership with MSSI)

IGGSS 2025 PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOP

FRIDAY, 3 JANUARY, 2025

This training involves the knowledge and skills in managing

• Prolonged Labour

• High risk pregnancies

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (in partnership with Operation Smile)

IGGSS 2025 PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOP

FRIDAY, 3 JANUARY, 2025

• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for single and multiple responders

• How to use an automatic external defibrillator (AED)

• How to care for a patient who is choking

and more...