News and events
Stay up to date on our activities and the latest news in global surgery.
News type: Programme updates · Stories · Partnerships · Publications · Organisation
Event type: High-level events · Webinars · External events
Project: Kano (Nigeria) · Nakuru (Kenya) · Koshi (Nepal) · Bonesetters (Tanzania) · Breast cancer (Türkiye) · SURGhub
Photo: OSS Nakuru project
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.
A Need No Surgeon Could Meet Alone
Dr. Andrea Parker moved to Kenya to operate. Today she builds the educational systems that train the surgeons who can.
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.
Not Built by One Person Alone: Dr. Abdihakim Mohamoud Ahmed on Training Between Shifts
A junior doctor at a district hospital in Somaliland, Dr. Abdihakim Mohamoud Ahmed shares how he redirected his free time towards surgical training, and why he believes the future of surgical care belongs to a generation rather than to any one person.
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.
Care Continues Even When Resources Fall Short
A recent nursing graduate from Sri Lanka, Mr Oshanda Dinethra, shares how flexible online learning supported him through a critical ICU case, and why he believes nursing depends on knowledge and practical skill working together.
Pin It to the Board: How Peer Mentorship Is Promoting Digital Surgical Education in Uganda
Digital platforms expand access to surgical training, but local barriers often stall adoption. In Uganda, a Gulu University team is bridging this gap. By pairing a notice board campaign with peer mentorship, they show how to turn registered users into engaged learners.
From the Roadside to the Trauma Bay: Mr Dennis Ntabo Nyang'au on Essential Emergency Care
From the frontlines of emergency care in Nakuru, Mr. Dennis Ntabo Nyang'au shares how systematic clinical training provides a vital framework for saving lives in Kenya’s most unpredictable environments.
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.
"Approaching the Case Confidently": A SURGhub Impact Story from Bangladesh
Dr. Sourov Das serves as a postgraduate trainee in General Surgery at Comilla Medical College Hospital. This busy public facility in Bangladesh serves a vast population, including rural patients who often face significant barriers to specialized care.
Surgery Takes Centre Stage at WHA79 — with a Record Wave of Catalytic Funding
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.
Resilient Care in Resource-Limited Settings: A Conversation with Dr. Sheku Dennis Massaquoi
From Freetown, Sierra Leone, Lt. Col. Dr. Sheku Dennis Massaquoi shares how navigating acute resource shortages and embracing virtual learning provides a vital framework for resilient surgical care in one of the world's most under-resourced systems.
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.
"When Knowledge has the Power to save a Life": A SURGhub Impact Story from the Democratic Republic of Congo
From the frontlines of anaesthesia and critical care in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Dr. William Baraka shares how transforming personal tragedy into a lifelong mission provides a vital framework for saving lives in one of the world's most conflict-affected regions.
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.
Surgery, a Beautiful Work of Art: A Conversation with Dr. Shubhangi Patil
From small-town hospitals to global health hubs, Dr. Shubhangi Patil shares how treating surgery as a work of art and mastering the fundamentals through digital learning provides a vital framework for clinical excellence across borders.
Restoring Identity Through Reconstructive Surgery: A Conversation with Dr. Sanderene Abdelnor
From the operating theatre in Giza, Egypt, Dr. Sanderene Abdelnor shares how blending technical precision with artistic judgment provides a vital framework for restoring identity, not just anatomy, in reconstructive surgery.
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