What We Do
The Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS) is a strategic response to the need for surgeons, anesthesiologists, and obstetrician/gynecologists in Africa. PAACS trains African physicians as surgeons and related specialists to care for the poor and the sick. PAACS also disciples these trainees to share the love of Christ with their patients to bring hope to those who are suffering.
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You can help to save the lives of patients by supporting the training and discipleship of surgeons, anesthesiologists, and obstetrician/gynecologists in Africa.
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Dr. Jean Claude Nizigiyimana saw that orthopaedic surgery was not only about repairing bones. It was about restoring mobility, dignity, livelihood, and hope.
Our Impact This Year
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Countries with Programs
12
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PAACS Training Programs
29
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Residents in Training
209
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PAACS Graduates
209
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Countries with Graduates
26
News and Notes
Soddo Christian Hospital celebrated three new PAACS residents during a meaningful White Coat Ceremony centered on humility, service, and Christ-centered leadership. Faculty, staff, and hospital leadership gathered to pray over the residents and mark the beginning of their surgical training journey in Ethiopia.
PAACS Kijabe Hospital Anesthesiology Chiefs and faculty partnered with GASOC to host a basic and advanced anesthesia workshop for nurse anesthetists, residents, and fellows from hospitals across Kenya.
Recently, the PAACS Board of Directors and Administration team gathered in Chicago for the Spring 2026 Board Meeting to reflect on God’s faithfulness over the past 30 years and prayerfully seek His guidance for the future of the ministry. The meeting included leadership updates, governance discussions, worship, and prayer as Board members continued to steward the mission of training and discipleship for Christian surgeons and related specialists across Africa.
PAACS Mission Hospital Partner Sites
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Hopital Baptiste Biblique
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Selian Lutheran Hospital
