JULY 2026
 In May 2026, consultant urologists Matt Trail, Shekhar Biyani, Steve Payne and Will Finch were joined by TUF Urolink fellow Ravi Banthia and urology fellow Sachinka Ranasinghe on a visit to Ethiopia. Working alongside colleagues in Hawassa and Addis Ababa, the team provided mentored PCNL surgery, delivered Emergency Urological Simulation Training, and explored opportunities to expand sustainable urology training. The visit strengthened long-standing partnerships, supported local surgeons in developing advanced skills, and laid the foundations for Addis Ababa to become a future link centre.
Read Steve's report here
JULY 2026
In May 2026, Charles Mabedi, Chief Urological Examiner for COSECSA, visited the UK to observe the FRCS Urology Section 2 examination. The visit fostered collaboration between the two examination systems, enabling the exchange of best practices and helping to identify opportunities to further strengthen the COSECSA urology examination.
Read Charles's report here
JULY 2026
 Congratulations to the four successful TUF Urolink Fellowship 2026 applicants: Abdul-Hadi Kafagi, Chase Peng Yun Ng, Mayur Gami and Tom Malik.
We were delighted to announce this year's successful fellows at the BAUS ASM. The 2026 application cycle attracted the highest number of applications in the fellowship's history, with an exceptionally strong field of candidates. The standard of applications was outstanding, making the selection process highly competitive. Congratulations to our successful applicants, and thank you to everyone who applied.
JUNE 2026
 In June 2026 Professor Ram Subramaniam, Consultant Paediatric Urologist, led the fourth Urolink Paediatric Urology Workshop at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe, Malawi, delivering advanced surgical training alongside life-changing care for children with complex urological conditions. Over five days, 11 challenging operations were completed while local surgeons developed the skills and confidence to perform increasingly complex procedures independently. Despite significant resource constraints, the workshop strengthened sustainable paediatric urology services, inspired future specialists, and demonstrated the lasting impact of long-term collaboration between Urolink, BAUS, and the surgical team at Kamuzu Central Hospital.
Read Professor Ram Subramaniam's visit report here
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