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GSF to Announce New Commitment at Clinton Global Initiative 2025
At the upcoming Clinton Global Initiative 2025 Meeting in New York, the Global Surgery Foundation will announce a new Commitment to Action focused on expanding access to safe caesarean section and maternal surgical care in low-resource settings. This builds on a recently launched SURGfund-supported project in Kenya, aiming to reach over 25,000 mothers and newborns each year.
New Research from Türkiye: Addressing delays in breast cancer diagnosis and surgery
New research published by Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, in partnership with the Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) and UNITAR, reveals reasons for delays in diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
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 WHO Group Aims to Improve Caesarean Section Guidelines — GSF Joins the Effort
As global caesarean section rates continue to rise, new WHO efforts aim to ensure this life-saving procedure is used safely, appropriately, and equitably. GSF is proud to contribute to this critical work.
The Power of Professional Societies: Advancing Safe Surgery for Mothers in Nepal
In Nepal, too many mothers still die giving life. Dr. Saroja Pande and the Nepal Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (NESOG) are working to change that.
Global Surgery Foundation Releases 2024 Annual Report: A Landmark Year for Surgical Equity
The report marks a year of unprecedented growth for the organisation in expanding access to safe, timely, and affordable surgical care worldwide.
New Report: Unsafe Surgery Drives Maternal Deaths in Tanzania
New Report Reveals 53% of Maternal Deaths in Tanzania Occur After Caesarean Section, highlighting the need for safe surgical care for women.
New project launch: improving obstetric care for 10,000 births per year in Nepal
We are launching a project aiming to improve obstetric care for 10,000 births per year in Nepal's Koshi Province.