2024 was an exceptional year for us at Kabgayi Eye Unit (KEU). We hosted Rwanda’s first-ever international ophthalmology conference, established the Kabgayi Learning and Simulation Centre (KLAS) - a dedicated wet lab and skills transfer centre, and launched our training courses with a successful Ocular Trauma Course in November. These milestones set the stage for an even more impactful 2025.
From 28 February to 5 March 2025, KEU in Rwanda’s Southern Province was buzzing with activity as we hosted three major events: (1) an anterior vitrectomy course, (2) our second international ophthalmology conference, and (3) a Foundations in Ophthalmic Surgery Course for the first cohort of ophthalmology residents trained through the University of Rwanda. It was a packed but rewarding week, highlighting the growing demand for surgical training and innovation in eyecare across the region.