Dr. Dimingo's Inspiring Journey

Dr. Dimingo's journey to becoming a pediatric surgeon began with a deep love for children and a natural ability to connect with them. It was the urgent shortage of paediatric surgeons in his home country of Gambia that truly fueled his determination. Like many low-income countries, Gambia faces a significant shortage of paediatric surgeons, with potentially only one or two specialists available nationwide (Global Initiative for Children�s Surgery, 2020).
"To be honest, I initially wanted to be a teacher," he reflects, "but the need for skilled paediatricians in Gambia redirected my path."
His passion for research blossomed under the influence of his mentors and colleagues here at the hospital. �While I�m naturally self-motivated, the support from the team at Kijabe has been incredibly encouraging and has made my journey much more manageable,� he says.
In February, Dr. Dimingo was honored as the best presenter at the 2nd PAACS Senior Residents Annual Conference for his groundbreaking research on reducing Nil Per Os (NPO) time for pre-operative children. �Our goal was to safely shorten the fasting period, and this recognition validates our efforts,� he adds.
Dr. Dimingo expresses heartfelt gratitude for the award, acknowledging the pivotal roles of Drs. Jason Axt, Matt Kynes, and Alex Mina. �Their contributions were crucial to this success!� he emphasizes.
Looking ahead, Dr. Dimingo is excited about his future. �I�ve developed a strong interest in research and plan to continue on this path, especially when I relocate to Gambia, Liberia, or Sierra Leone. There is so much to study and too few people involved in research,� he shares with enthusiasm.
We�re immensely proud of his achievements and dedication to pediatric surgery. We wish him continued success, confident that he will continue making significant impact in Kijabe, The Gambia and beyond!
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