Dr. Mélanie Samson takes on the role of Programme Lead, Women’s Health, and Dr. Jean Chamberlain becomes Clinical Lead, Maternal Health, as the Global Surgery Foundation’s safe caesarean section projects expand.

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.

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.

In the latest instalment of Voices of Global Surgery, Smarika Raut, a post-operative gynaecology nurse and OSSC mentor at Koshi Hospital, describes the vigilance and compassion of the hours after surgery, and the case that taught her never to ignore her instincts.

In the latest instalment of Voices of Global Surgery, Dr. Olusegun Samuel Spaine, Chief Medical Officer in charge of Mariya Sunusi Maternity Hospital in Kano, Nigeria, explains why his answer to delay and scarcity is always to act, and remembers the patient he gave his own blood to try to save.

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.

In Nakuru County, Kenya, a perioperative nurse and her surgical team are proving that when you invest in the people behind the operating table, the ripple effects reach far beyond theatre walls.

In Kano, Nigeria, Dr. Maryam shares the realities of providing maternal surgical care in a resource-constrained setting—where unpredictability, improvisation, and urgent decisions shape every day.

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.

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

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.

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.

At the 2025 Clinton Global Initiative, GSF launched a $3M commitment to improve safe obstetric surgery in Kenya, reaching over 465,000 mothers and newborns across four counties. We invite partners to join us in scaling impact and saving lives.

New data published in The Lancet Global Health 2025 shows devastating disparities in breast cancer survival across sub-Saharan Africa. These gaps are avoidable—and closing them could save thousands of lives.

With over 27,000 births annually in the region, the project targets critical gaps in surgical training, teamwork, and patient safety—aiming to turn global guidelines into local best practices.

GSF Executive Director Dr. Geoff Ibbotson joins Siemens Healthineers’ Healthcare Perspectives podcast to explore how SURGhub and SURGfund are breaking down barriers to surgical care through global training and innovative financing.

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.

In Kenya, where maternal mortality rates remain alarmingly high, a new SURGfund project is transforming obstetric care for over 25,000 women each year.

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.