In the latest instalment of Voices of Global Surgery, Punam Gauro, Nursing Chief at AMDA Hospital in Damak, Nepal, and a mentor in the Nepal OSSC project, describes a career spent turning training into impact for mothers and newborns, and remembers the mother whose recovery still shapes every lesson she gives.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Emergency obstetric care in Koshi Province is undergoing a measurable transformation. This locally driven approach is helping ensure safer births for mothers and newborns.

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.

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." 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.