Dr. Henri Mba

Dr. Henri Mba is a general surgeon at Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Libreville (CHU-L), Gabon's principal university teaching hospital and the country's main referral centre for surgical care. With 13 years of surgical experience, he manages a high volume of abdominal surgical emergencies alongside elective procedures. Gabon's oil-fuelled economy has enabled relatively better health infrastructure than neighbouring countries, and CHU-L offers a functional surgical environment with reasonable operative resources. Dr. Mba is proficient in laparoscopic techniques in addition to open surgery. He is a member of the Association of Surgeons of Africa and contributes to surgical training for Gabonese surgical residents.

Dr. Mba completed his Doctorat en Médecine at Université des Sciences de la Santé du Gabon in Libreville and subsequently earned a DES (Diplôme d'Études Spécialisées) in General Surgery through the West and Central African specialist training network. His surgical training included rotations at CHU-L and affiliated surgical units, gaining competency in both elective and emergency abdominal surgery. He has undertaken laparoscopic surgery training and has participated in continuing surgical education through the Association of Surgeons of Africa.

Dr. Mba's surgical expertise centres on abdominal and gastrointestinal surgery. He performs appendicectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, bowel resection, and laparotomy for intestinal obstruction and peritonitis. His trauma surgery experience covers abdominal trauma laparotomy and damage control surgery. He has trained in laparoscopic cholecystectomy and appendicectomy, offering minimally invasive options where appropriate. He also manages colorectal surgical conditions and participates in the hospital's surgical oncology referral pathway.

Dr. Mba consults in French and English. International patients and expatriates working in Gabon's oil industry, NGOs, or diplomatic missions can access surgical consultation at CHU-L or through Libreville's private clinic network. Gabon's relative prosperity and stable infrastructure make Libreville more accessible for medical care than many Central African neighbours. Dr. Mba can provide urgent surgical assessments and refer complex cases to more specialised centres where required.

Dr. Mba has been recognised by the Société Gabonaise de Chirurgie for his sustained contribution to surgical training and clinical practice in Gabon. He has received commendation from CHU-L for his management of high-volume surgical emergencies and his introduction of laparoscopic techniques to the department. His participation in the Association of Surgeons of Africa reflects his commitment to advancing surgical standards across the African continent.