On 24 September 2026, BCIU, BD and the Global Surgery Foundation brought together stakeholders in New York, on the margins of UNGA81, to discuss how health systems can recognise and respond to maternal complications earlier.

On 5 October, maternal health organisations mark World Postpartum Haemorrhage Day. One year after new global guidelines were issued, the day is a reminder that most deaths from bleeding after birth can be prevented.

A free short course from the Global Surgery Foundation trains obstetric, anaesthesia, midwifery and nursing teams in the latest WHO guidance on heat-stable carbetocin for preventing postpartum haemorrhage at caesarean section.

The Global Surgery Foundation's Safe Caesarean Section projects in Nepal, Kenya and Nigeria are expanding from 19 to 31 health facilities. Ahead of two UN General Assembly events on maternal survival, here is what the model has changed so far. 

On 17 September, the World Health Organization marks World Patient Safety Day for the seventh year running. In 2026, the campaign turns to noncommunicable diseases, conditions for which surgery is one of the standard treatments.

The Business Council for International Understanding will host Advancing Maternal Safety during Childbirth: Improving Recognition, Response and Care in New York on 24 September, in partnership with Becton Dickinson and Company and the Global Surgery Foundation.

Join the American College of Surgeons (ACS) International Relations Committee for an upcoming webinar focusing on Neurotrauma Care in Low-Resource Settings.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Emergency obstetric care in Koshi Province is undergoing a measurable transformation. This locally driven approach is helping ensure safer births for mothers and newborns.

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.

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.

"Silence can kill." In Nakuru County, a new simulation training program is teaching healthcare teams not just how to operate, but how to communicate when seconds count. Discover how the SURGfund-supported MOST program is equipping 38 frontline providers with the teamwork skills needed to save mothers and newborns in emergencies.

On 18 May 2026, the Global Surgery Foundation returned to the World Health Assembly with What's Next for Philanthropy: Investing in Local Leaders for Impact, a WHA79 side-event at the Hôtel InterContinental in Geneva and online. Watch the recording and download the report.

As part of its ongoing mission to strengthen the global surgical workforce, SURGhub has launched a new Learning Needs Assessment to better understand the priorities of surgical teams around the world.

SURGhub Reaches Historic Milestone: Over 30,000 Learners Now Registered on UN-Backed Platform

SURGhub secures its position as the global leader in surgical education, taking home the Gold Title for World’s Best E-Learning Project at the 2025 QS Reimagine Education Awards.

Safe surgery isn't just about medical skills—it's about teamwork. Discover how GSF and NESOG are empowering local teams in Koshi Province to build their own safety nets for mothers and newborns.