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Care Continues Even When Resources Fall Short
A recent nursing graduate from Sri Lanka, Mr Oshanda Dinethra, shares how flexible online learning supported him through a critical ICU case, and why he believes nursing depends on knowledge and practical skill working together.
Pin It to the Board: How Peer Mentorship Is Promoting Digital Surgical Education in Uganda
Digital platforms expand access to surgical training, but local barriers often stall adoption. In Uganda, a Gulu University team is bridging this gap. By pairing a notice board campaign with peer mentorship, they show how to turn registered users into engaged learners.
Making Us Bold: How Obstetric Safe Surgery is Changing Lives in Kenya
In Nakuru County, Kenya, a perioperative nurse and her surgical team are proving that when you invest in the people behind the operating table, the ripple effects reach far beyond theatre walls.
From the Roadside to the Trauma Bay: Mr Dennis Ntabo Nyang'au on Essential Emergency Care
From the frontlines of emergency care in Nakuru, Mr. Dennis Ntabo Nyang'au shares how systematic clinical training provides a vital framework for saving lives in Kenya’s most unpredictable environments.
Driven by the Community: SURGhub Surpasses 50,000 Learners
By the community. For the community. SURGhub has surpassed 50,000 registered learners — propelled by professionals championing access to world-class surgical education. We speak with three of them here.
"Approaching the Case Confidently": A SURGhub Impact Story from Bangladesh
Dr. Sourov Das serves as a postgraduate trainee in General Surgery at Comilla Medical College Hospital. This busy public facility in Bangladesh serves a vast population, including rural patients who often face significant barriers to specialized care.
Surgery Takes Centre Stage at WHA79 — with a Record Wave of Catalytic Funding
With a record wave of new commitments to SURGfund, the catalytic model for surgical care is moving from proof of concept towards scale — and the results are already saving lives.
Resilient Care in Resource-Limited Settings: A Conversation with Dr. Sheku Dennis Massaquoi
From Freetown, Sierra Leone, Lt. Col. Dr. Sheku Dennis Massaquoi shares how navigating acute resource shortages and embracing virtual learning provides a vital framework for resilient surgical care in one of the world's most under-resourced systems.
"Local Voices for Lasting Care" Wins the Prestigious Albert Schweitzer Audience Award 2026
In rural Tanzania, an innovative partnership between traditional bonesetters and hospital surgeons is bringing life-saving fracture care to more patients. Now, this SURGfund-supported initiative has been awarded the Albert Schweitzer Prize 2026.
Caring for Patients Beyond the Limits of the System: A Surgeon's Reality in Kano, Nigeria
In Kano, Nigeria, Dr. Maryam shares the realities of providing maternal surgical care in a resource-constrained setting—where unpredictability, improvisation, and urgent decisions shape every day.
Global Surgery Foundation Releases 2025 Annual Report: A Turning Point for Health Equity
The Global Surgery Foundation’s 2025 Annual Report marks a decisive turning point for global health. Discover how increased catalytic financing and award-winning training are building local leadership capacity to bring safe, sustainable surgical care to everyone, everywhere.
"When Knowledge has the Power to save a Life": A SURGhub Impact Story from the Democratic Republic of Congo
From the frontlines of anaesthesia and critical care in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Dr. William Baraka shares how transforming personal tragedy into a lifelong mission provides a vital framework for saving lives in one of the world's most conflict-affected regions.
SURGhub Surpasses 40,000 Users: Bridging the Global Gap in Surgical Care
What does it take to bridge the gap in global surgical care? For 40,000 frontline healthcare workers, it starts with accessible, world-class training.
Surgery, a Beautiful Work of Art: A Conversation with Dr. Shubhangi Patil
From small-town hospitals to global health hubs, Dr. Shubhangi Patil shares how treating surgery as a work of art and mastering the fundamentals through digital learning provides a vital framework for clinical excellence across borders.
How Local Teams are Transforming Obstetric Surgery in Nepal
Emergency obstetric care in Koshi Province is undergoing a measurable transformation. This locally driven approach is helping ensure safer births for mothers and newborns.
Announcing the Public Calendar of WHA79 Side Events for 2026
Navigate the busy week of the 2026 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) with ease. The Global Surgery Foundation’s comprehensive 2026 Side Events Calendar is your central hub to discover high-impact panels, coordinate your schedule, and submit your own events taking place in Geneva and online.
Restoring Identity Through Reconstructive Surgery: A Conversation with Dr. Sanderene Abdelnor
From the operating theatre in Giza, Egypt, Dr. Sanderene Abdelnor shares how blending technical precision with artistic judgment provides a vital framework for restoring identity, not just anatomy, in reconstructive surgery.
The Global Surgery Foundation Welcomes Ms. Stella Itungu as Chair of the High-Level Council
GSF welcomes Ms. Stella Itungu, CEO of COSECSA, as Chair of its High-Level Council, bringing decades of leadership in regional health sector development to help guide the Foundation’s strategic initiatives and amplify frontline voices.
Voices in Global Surgery: Putting Mothers at the Centre of Safe Surgical Care in Kenya
Meet Mary Mungai, a Nurse Anaesthetist in Kenya whose dedication to maternal safety and teamwork is helping to transform the quality of obstetric and surgical care across East Africa.
"Local Voices for Lasting Care" Shortlisted for the Albert Schweitzer Prize 2026
In rural Tanzania, an innovative partnership between traditional bonesetters and hospital surgeons is bringing life-saving fracture care to more patients. Now, this SURGfund-supported initiative is in the Top 10 for the Albert Schweitzer Prize 2026.