News and events
Stay up to date on our activities and the latest news in global surgery.
News type: Programme updates · Stories · Partnerships · Publications · Organisation
Event type: High-level events · Webinars · External events
Project: Kano (Nigeria) · Nakuru (Kenya) · Koshi (Nepal) · Bonesetters (Tanzania) · Breast cancer (Türkiye) · SURGhub
Photo: OSS Nakuru project
Harvard PGSSC Global Surgery Research Seminar Series 2021-22
The Global Surgery Foundation is pleased to recommend the PGSSC Global Surgery Research Seminar Series. A public seminar series which aims to share methods and results across a broader surgery research community.
Watch: Pakistan Launches Its National Surgical Plan
An estimated additional 10 million surgeries are needed in Pakistan each year. A new national surgical plan aims to address this.
Watch: Leave No One Behind in Cervical Cancer
Our short video on cervical cancer, and why no woman should be left behind.
Sign up today: Executive Leadership in Global Surgery course
The Global Surgery Foundation is partnering with the University of Cape Town in its Executive Leadership in Global Surgery Course.
Watch: Zozibini Tunzi’s Message on Breast Cancer
“Beyond. And always.” Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi has a clear message on breast cancer.
Go watch this short video on breast cancer and surgery
Where you live should not determine whether you receive treatment for breast cancer.
“Breast cancer is now the most common cancer around the world”
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Benjamin Anderson, WHO Medical Officer leading the Global Breast Cancer Initiative (GBCI), joined France 24 to share insight into breast cancer awareness, prevention, early diagnosis and detection, and effective treatment.
(Updated) MSF Call for Proposals: Reconstructive Surgery in Mosul and Gaza
We are pleased to share the below call for proposals by Doctors without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).
Watch: Nepal Begins Developing Its National Surgical Plan
Health professionals and leaders in Nepal have started the process of developing a national surgical, obstetric and anaesthesia plan for the country.
Presentation at WACS: Financing Surgical Healthcare
Dr. Geoff Ibbotson and Dr. Ché L. Reddy presented on “Financing Surgical Healthcare” at the Annual Scientific Conference of the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) on behalf of the Global Surgery Foundation.
Bethune Round Table on Strengthening Health Infrastructures in Under-Resourced Communities 2021
The Global Surgery Foundation is pleased to recommend the following event: Bethune Round Table on Strengthening Health Infrastructures in Under-Resourced Communities.
Launch of the Institute of Global Surgery at RCSI 2021
The Global Surgery Foundation is pleased to join and recommend the launching event for the Institute of Global Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (RCSI) on 12 March 2021.
WACS National Surgical, Obstetric and Anaesthesia Planning (NSOAP) Workshop 2020
The Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) is pleased to highlight and recommend the (WACS) National Surgical, Obstetric and Anesthesia Planning (NSOAP) Workshop taking place on Thursday, 17 December 2020 (11:00 – 13:00 EST).
Geneva Health Forum, 8th Edition, 16-18 November 2020
The Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) is pleased to highlight and recommend the Geneva Health Forum 8th edition taking place from 16 to 18 November 2020.
Watch: GSF at the World Health Summit Session on Essential Surgical and Trauma Care
Representatives of the Global Surgery Foundation Leadership Team participated in a session of the World Health Summit 2020 entitled “PD 19 - Essential Surgical and Trauma Care".
Webinar: Innovative Financing for Global Surgery, the Catalytic Role of Impact Investment
The Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) is pleased to highlight and recommend an online conference by Harvard Program in Global Surgery and Social Change on Innovative Financing for Global Surgery.
Reimagining Perioperative Care in Africa, Online Conference, 10-11 October 2020
The Global Surgery Foundation is pleased to highlight and recommend an online conference by UCT Global Surgery and the South African Student Surgical Society (SASSS) on “Reimagining Perioperative Care in Africa”, scheduled for Saturday, 10th October and Sunday, 11th October.
Webinar: Pathways to Re-opening Medical Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic, 25 June 2020
Join Operation Smile as they present the next installation of the COVID-19 Rapid Response Webinars: "Pathways to Re-opening Medical Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic"
Webinar: COVID-19 and Anti-thrombotic Treatment, 29 May 2020
The Global Surgery Foundation is is excited to announce the next installation of Operation Smile’s COVID-19 Rapid Response Webinars: "COVID-19 and Anti-thrombotic Treatment."