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Lion Hand Unit – January 2026 Update

Introduction It’s the rainy season in Malawi with plenty of green vegetation, healthy goats on the roadside, a beautiful garden at Benetolo House (team accommodation) with mangoes, pineapples and avocados in season. In Lilongwe,... Read more

24 Feb 2026

Withdrawal of Funding for TIG Hand Fellowships in England

In the 2024 BSSH strategy survey, training and education received the highest priority among members. A central part of this training is our Training Interface Group (TIG) Hand Fellowships. Established in 1992 as... Read more

21 Jan 2026

Acumed BSSH Theatre Nurse Course

Acumed BSSH Theatre Nurse Course

Following the success of the 2 day surgeons’ Hand Fracture Fixation Course, it was then the turn of the LION Theatre Nurses to enjoy the incredible new facilities at the LION Research and Training Centre. An inspiring programme of talks,... Read more

8 Dec 2025

AOA BSSH Hand Fracture Fixation Course

AOA BSSH Hand Fracture Fixation Course

The Lilongwe Institute of Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery (LION) is a new purpose-built trauma facility and the main trauma receiving unit in Malawi, that opened its doors in April 2023. It is now in phase 3 of its development – with an ITU and... Read more

2 Dec 2025

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