Achieving 100,000: SURGhub Launches Ambassador Programme to Drive Record Expansion in Surgical Training Access
The Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) is setting a bold new goal for SURGhub: to reach 100,000 healthcare workers with high-quality surgical training. To help power this record expansion, the GSF is launching the SURGhub Ambassador Programme — a global movement of motivated professionals and advocates helping to extend access to surgical education to every corner of the world.
The SURGhub Ambassador Programme — a new initiative to accelerate access to high-quality surgical training and help reach 100,000 surgical healthcare workers by 2026.
A Bold New Goal: Reaching 100,000 Healthcare Workers
Every year, millions of patients in low-resource settings face life-threatening conditions that could be treated through safe surgery — yet surgical teams continue to face deep inequities in access to training opportunities.
SURGhub was created to change that. In just over two years, the platform has grown at record speed — reaching more than 26,000 users across 200 countries and territories. Over 10,000 healthcare workers have earned certificates of completion, and SURGhub has been recognised with the prestigious Times Higher Education Award (THE) in 2024.
Today, SURGhub stands as the world’s go-to address for surgical training, providing fast, user-friendly access to high-quality learning that strengthens teams and improves patient outcomes.
A New Movement: The SURGhub Ambassador Programme
To help achieve its next milestone — reaching 100,000 learners — SURGhub is launching the Ambassador Programme, a global initiative that empowers individuals to spread the word, build communities, and inspire action.
Ambassadors will help raise awareness of SURGhub in their networks, organise local events, and provide feedback that shapes the platform’s evolution. In recognition of their leadership and contributions, participants will earn official Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum certificates, celebrating their impact and engagement.
Together Toward 100,000
Reaching 100,000 learners is an ambitious goal — and it can’t be achieved by the SURGhub team alone. It will take a network of dedicated professionals, students, and changemakers who believe in equitable access to surgical education.
The Ambassador Programme is designed to bring those voices together, turning passion into progress and shared commitment into measurable impact.
A Programme Shaped by Its Community
The Ambassador Programme was first tested from September - October 2025 through a successful pilot phase, where a small group of dedicated volunteers from around the world helped co-design and refine its structure, activities, and recognition model. Their feedback and ideas played a key role in shaping the initiative ahead of its public launch.
SURGhub extends heartfelt thanks to this inaugural group of Ambassadors for their time, energy, and insight in helping make the programme what it is today.
Join the Movement
SURGhub is now inviting healthcare professionals, educators, and advocates from around the world to become part of this growing global effort. Whether by sharing courses with peers, mentoring new learners, or representing SURGhub at events, ambassadors will play a vital role in expanding the reach of surgical education.
Together, we can build a world where access to surgical learning is universal — and where stronger teams mean better outcomes for millions.
Learn More and Apply to Become a SURGhub Ambassador at: www.surghub.org/ambassadors
Inaugural Ambassadors
The SURGhub team extends its heartfelt gratitude to the inaugural group of Ambassadors, whose dedication and enthusiasm were instrumental in shaping and launching this programme.
Anyamene Ebuka Louis, Maryam Lawal, Neharaj Pitla, Ssennuni Eric, Omebe Sunday Egwu, Lutfa Adan, Daniela Perez Chadid, Randy-Praise, Charles Djoko, Aleksi Haapanen, Sintayehu Misgina Gebremariam, Agossou Caruso, Love Momplaisir, Sara Raed, Harshin Pallathoor, Cyubahiro Safari Caleb, Ana Filipa Martins Coelho, Leyla, Vanelle Miyo, Aiswarya Saravanan, Nyinawumuntu Sonia, Mohammed Jawad, Sahithya Varier, Ayih Abdalla Elsuni Abdalla
SURGhub is an initiative of the Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), supported by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), and in association with the Johnson & Johnson Foundation.
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