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Faculty and delegates at the 5th Congress of the Senegalese Society of Nephrology, Dialysis, and Transplantation 

The ISN Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program recently supported the 5th Congress of the Senegalese Society of Nephrology, Dialysis, and Transplantation (SOSENDT) in Saly, Senegal, which gathered 332 participants from across Sub-Saharan Africa. Two ISN-supported speakers attended: Eric Goffin (Belgium) and Guillaume Mahamat Abderraman (Chad).  

“The meeting fostered rich exchanges between experienced professionals and young nephrologists, ” shared Abdou Niang, president of the SOSENDT. “ISN-affiliated speakers such as Eric Goffin added a global perspective while staying grounded in local realities.” 

Professor Goffin presents at the congress 

According to the organizers, the congress’s main strength was its contextual relevance, addressing the specific epidemiological, infrastructural, and economic challenges of chronic kidney disease in the region.  

Sessions on kidney transplantation and interventional nephrology drew strong engagement, reflecting the region’s growing focus on bridging gaps in services and capacity. A panel on artificial intelligence in nephrology, which highlighted its potential to enhance diagnostics in resource-limited settings, also attracted significant attention. 

Professor Goffin presents a gift and certificate of recognition to Dr. Abderraman on behalf of SOSENDT 

By supporting meetings like this, the ISN CME Program helps kidney care professionals in low, middle, and upper-middle income countries access cutting-edge knowledge, build regional networks, and strengthen practical skills tailored to local contexts.  

These meetings complement other ISN Grants to drive regional progress. Professor Goffin serves as the Supporting Center liaison officer in the ISN Sister Renal Centers partnership between the National Hospital Center Dalal Jamm (Senegal), and Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc (Belgium). He also delivered a training course in Dakar as an ISN Educational Ambassador to strengthen local peritoneal dialysis services. 

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