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GSF Names New Programme and Clinical Leads for Women's Health
Dr. Mélanie Samson takes on the role of Programme Lead, Women’s Health, and Dr. Jean Chamberlain becomes Clinical Lead, Maternal Health, as the Global Surgery Foundation’s safe caesarean section projects expand.
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.
In Loving Memory of Dr. Dominique “Dom” Vervoort
We are mourning the loss of a visionary leader, steadfast supporter, and friend.
The Global Surgery Foundation Welcomes Mr. Nikhil Seth to the Board
The Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Nikhil Seth to its Foundation Board. A distinguished leader in international development and a pivotal figure in the creation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Mr. Seth brings decades of high-level expertise to the mission of ensuring safe surgical care for all.
GSF’s transitional councils meet for the first time
The Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) held its first joint meeting of the transitional High-Level Council and transitional Technical Advisory Council in April 2023.
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka named among Top 30 African Female Voices
Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka has been named among the Top 30 African Female Voices. In 2022, Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka was appointed to the GSF Foundation Board.
The Global Surgery Foundation announces Shudufhadzo Musida as Goodwill Ambassador
The GSF appoints former Miss South Africa, Shudufhadzo Musida, appointed as Goodwill Ambassador, lending her voice to help raise awareness for maternal health and paediatric surgery.
Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka appointed to GSF Foundation Board
The Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) has appointed Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka to its Foundation Board. Dr. Mlambo-Ngcuka is the former UN Under-Secretary-General (USG) and Executive Director (ED) of UN Women and the Former Deputy-President of South Africa.
The GSF Registers As A Foundation In Switzerland And Appoints Prof. Atun as Board President
The Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) officially registers as a Foundation and has appointed Prof. Rifat Atun to serve as President of its Board.
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Support for the GSF by Global Health and Development Leaders
The Global Surgery Foundation has received strong support from Global Leaders in Health and Development.