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In Loving Memory of Dr. Dominique “Dom” Vervoort
We are mourning the loss of a visionary leader, steadfast supporter, and friend.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
ICRC and GSF Unite to Strengthen Surgical Training in War Zones
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) have joined forces to expand access to war-surgery training through SURGhub, making the ICRC’s leading educational materials instantly accessible to tens of thousands of surgical healthcare workers across more than 200 countries and territories.
Achieving 100,000: SURGhub Launches Ambassador Programme to Drive Record Expansion in Surgical Training Access
SURGhub is setting a bold new goal: to reach 100,000 healthcare workers with high-quality surgical training. To help power this record expansion, the platform 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.
GSF Announces $3M Clinton Global Initiative Commitment for Safer Surgery in Kenya
At the 2025 Clinton Global Initiative, GSF launched a $3M commitment to improve safe obstetric surgery in Kenya, reaching over 465,000 mothers and newborns across four counties. We invite partners to join us in scaling impact and saving lives.
SURGhub Drives Effort to Make AI Work for Surgical Care in Remote Settings
By joining the MOOVE initiative, led by the LIGHT Lab at Harvard University and EPFL, SURGhub is enabling the first-ever effort to validate large language models (LLMs) specifically for surgical care in remote and low-resource settings.
New Project Launch: Making Caesarean Section Safer in Kano, Nigeria
With over 27,000 births annually in the region, the project targets critical gaps in surgical training, teamwork, and patient safety—aiming to turn global guidelines into local best practices.
10,000 United Nations Certificates Earned on SURGhub
SURGhub has reached a major milestone: 10,000 United Nations certificates awarded to surgical healthcare workers worldwide. Each certificate represents stronger surgical skills, safer care for patients, and progress toward building resilient health systems.
From Training to Impact: GSF’s SURGhub in the Global Spotlight on Siemens Healthineers Podcast
GSF Executive Director Dr. Geoff Ibbotson joins Siemens Healthineers’ Healthcare Perspectives podcast to explore how SURGhub and SURGfund are breaking down barriers to surgical care through global training and innovative financing.
SURGhub Celebrates 20,000 Learners and Two Years of Impact
Two years since its launch, SURGhub has reached over 20,000 registered healthcare workers across 190+ countries—marking a major milestone in global surgical education and access to training.
New Project: 25,000 Women in Kenya to Benefit from Improved Obstetric Care
In Kenya, where maternal mortality rates remain alarmingly high, a new SURGfund project is transforming obstetric care for over 25,000 women each year.
New Publication Highlights Global Impact of SURGhub
A new paper explores the development and roll-out of the United Nations Global Surgery Learning Hub and its impact on training the surgical workforce globally.
New Study Confirms: Surgical Care Is Achievable in Conflict Settings
A new study highlights 15 years of surgical care delivery in Afghanistan, showing that safe, high-quality surgery is possible even in the most challenging settings.
Surgical Care Takes the Stage at WHA78—with Catalytic Funding to Match
Surgery saves lives—but for billions, it’s still out of reach. At this year’s World Health Assembly, that reality took centre stage. With new catalytic investments into SURGfund, the days of treating surgical care as a side note in global health are over. It’s now a frontline strategy to strengthen systems, save lives, and deliver on the promise of universal health coverage.
Training Perioperative Nurses: New Course Now on SURGhub
The Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) proudly announces the launch of Exploring Perioperative Nursing, a dynamic online course now available on SURGhub.