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Africa: Imo Varsity Establishes Africa's First Robotic Surgery Academy
AllAfrica · 6 Nov 2026
[Daily Trust] Imo State University has established a robotic surgery academy in partnership with the Imo Robotic Centre, in what its promoters describe as Africa's first dedicated academy for the specialised field, with plans to train 500 surgeons and other surgical professionals within two years.
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