The report marks a year of unprecedented growth for the organisation in expanding access to safe, timely, and affordable surgical care worldwide.

New research from rural Tanzania reveals the stark reality of unmet surgical need. In the absence of accessible hospital care, 95% of fracture patients turn to traditional bonesetters, often out of necessity—not choice. The consequences are profound: lost income, long-term disability, and delayed recovery.

A newly published manuscript explores the potential for collaboration between traditional bonesetters and formal healthcare providers to improve fracture care in Tanzania.