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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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
Voices in Global Surgery: Putting Mothers at the Centre of Safe Surgical Care in Kenya
Meet Mary Mungai, a Nurse Anaesthetist in Kenya whose dedication to maternal safety and teamwork is helping to transform the quality of obstetric and surgical care across East Africa.
"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.
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.