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Event type: High-level events · Webinars · External events
Project: Kano (Nigeria) · Nakuru (Kenya) · Koshi (Nepal) · Bonesetters (Tanzania) · Breast cancer (Türkiye) · SURGhub
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1 in 7 SURGhub Learners Comes From a Conflict-Affected Country
More than 10,000 learners from the 24 countries on the World Bank’s latest list of conflict-affected situations are using SURGhub. Together they make up about one in seven registered learners.
180 Years of Anaesthesia, Along the Patient Pathway
On 16 October, anaesthesia teams around the world mark World Anaesthesia Day, 180 years after the first public demonstration of ether anaesthesia. This year’s campaign looks at the part anaesthesiologists play in a patient’s care before, during and long after an operation.
World Postpartum Haemorrhage Day 2026
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.
New SURGhub Course Helps Surgical Teams Prevent Postpartum Haemorrhage
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.
World Patient Safety Day 2026: Safe Care for Noncommunicable Diseases
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.
Non-communicable diseases receive just 2.5% of health aid
A global analysis of two decades of health aid found that non-communicable diseases received a fraction of funding despite causing most of the disease burden.
Most Low-resource Surgical Simulation Uses Low-cost Tools
A new journal review of 50 years of change in surgical education finds that most simulation in low-resource settings uses low-cost, locally sourced task trainers.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
"Silence Can Kill": Strengthening Surgical Teamwork to Save Lives in Nakuru, Kenya
"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.
SURGhub Launches Global Learning Needs Assessment
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 Reaches Historic Milestone: Over 30,000 Learners Now Registered on UN-Backed Platform
SURGhub Wins 2025 QS Reimagine Education Award for Best E-Learning Project
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.
Better Together: Bonesetter-Surgeon Collaboration Improves Trauma Outcomes
Can traditional beliefs and modern surgical care coexist to save lives? A SURGfund-supported pilot study in Tanzania suggests the answer is a resounding yes.
Every Mother, Every Newborn: Uniting Teams for Safer Births in Nepal
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.
What Makes Open-Access Medical Education Work: Insights from a New Scoping Review
Open-access medical education is growing fast, but its effectiveness remains uneven. A new review outlines the main barriers and enablers shaping how these platforms perform, especially in low-resource settings.