Abstract
The College of Ophthalmology of Eastern, Central and
Southern Africa (COECSA) annual scientific congress
has been successfully held in the different countries of the
Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (ECSA) region over
the last 4 years. This year, the annual congress will make
its half-decade mark. The Uganda Ophthalmology Society
will host it on the 16th - 18th August at the Commonwealth
Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala, under the theme
“Team Work in Eye Care”.
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