Godfrey Muguti

Godfrey Ignatius Muguti
Born	(1952-08-30) August 30, 1952 (age 73) Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Alma mater	University of Zimbabwe University of Sydney Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Known for	Leadership in surgical education; presidency of the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa
Awards	Honorary FRCS (Eng) Rowan Nicks Medal Donald R. Laub Humanitarian Award ZiMA Lifetime Achievement Award
Scientific career
Fields	General surgery plastic surgery hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery
Institutions	University of Zimbabwe Stanford University School of Medicine Mpilo Central Hospital

Godfrey Ignatius Muguti (born 30 August 1952) is a Zimbabwean surgeon, academic, and medical administrator. He is a professor of surgery at the University of Zimbabwe and a former president of the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA). Muguti has served as editor-in-chief of the Central African Journal of Medicine ^[1] and holds a visiting adjunct professorship at the Stanford University School of Medicine. ^[2]

Early life and education

Muguti was born in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. ^[3] He earned his MBChB from the University of Zimbabwe in 1978. He later pursued postgraduate surgical training in the United Kingdom and Australia, completing an MS degree at the University of Sydney and fellowships with COSECSA and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. ^[2]

Career

Academic and clinical work

Muguti joined the University of Zimbabwe as a lecturer in surgery and became professor and head of the department of surgical sciences. He has taught and supervised surgeons across Southern Africa, contributing to several improvements in postgraduate training. ^[2]

He is an adjunct/visiting professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine, participating in collaborative global surgery projects and training programs. ^[4]

Muguti also served as medical director of The Avenues Clinic in Harare. ^[5]

Leadership in COSECSA

As president of COSECSA, Muguti helped to expand regional surgical training and accreditation. He played a significant role in strengthening reconstructive surgery education across member countries. ^[2]

Editorial work

Muguti was editor-in-chief of the Central African Journal of Medicine , one of the oldest continuously published medical journals in the region. ^[2]

Contributions to surgery

Muguti contributed to the establishment of Zimbabwe's training pathway in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He was also involved in the creation of surgical simulation and minimally invasive training at the University of Zimbabwe International Centre for Surgical Simulation (UZICSS). ^[3]

His clinical interests include general surgery, reconstructive surgery and HPB surgery. His research has covered oncologic surgery, surgical education and trauma care.

Awards and recognition

• Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (1997). ^[2]
• Rowan Nicks Medal, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (2016). ^[3]
• Donald R. Laub Humanitarian Award, ReSurge International (2023). ^[6]
• Lifetime Achievement Award, Zimbabwe Medical Association (2023). ^[3]

Personal life

Muguti was born in Masvingo.

Selected publications

• Bisola Onajin-Obembe (October 2021). "Enhanced postoperative surveillance versus standard of care to reduce mortality among adult surgical patients in Africa (ASOS-2): a cluster-randomised controlled trial". The Lancet Global Health. 9 (10): e1391 –e1401. doi:10.1016/S2214-109X(21)00291-6. ISSN   2214-109X. PMC   8440223 . PMID   34418380. Wikidata   Q108910604.
• Muguti GI (1 April 1993). "Experience with breast cancer in Zimbabwe". Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. 38 (2): 75–78. ISSN   1479-666X. PMID   8478837. Wikidata   Q46159648.
• Mulwafu, Wakisa; Fualal, Jane; Bekele, Abebe; Itungu, Stella; Borgstein, Eric; Erzingatsian, Krikor; Nungu, Samwel; Chikoya, Laston; White, Russell; Muguti, Godfrey (1 February 2022). "The impact of COSECSA in developing the surgical workforce in East Central and Southern Africa". The Surgeon. 20 (1): 2–8. doi:10.1016/j.surge.2021.11.003. ISSN   1479-666X.

See also

• Innocent Gangaidzo

References

1. "AJOL: The Central African Journal of Medicine". www.inasp.org.uk. Archived from the original on 5 December 2025. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
2. "Professor Godfrey Muguti". University of Zimbabwe International Centre for Surgical Simulation. Archived from the original on 5 December 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
3. "Meet Professor Muguti: Zimbabwe's Medical Superstar". Newsreel Zimbabwe. 3 October 2023. Archived from the original on 5 December 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
4. "Global Surgery". Stanford Medicine Profiles. Retrieved 5 February 2025.{{cite web}}: |archive-url= is malformed: save command (help)
5. "Dr Godfrey Muguti". AIS Channel. Archived from the original on 5 December 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
6. "ReSurge International Annual Report 2023" (PDF). ReSurge International. Archived (PDF) from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2025.