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
Watch this short video: value-based healthcare could take us one step towards UHC
Universal Health Coverage cannot be achieved without access to safe, timely, and affordable surgical services. Value-based Healthcare could take us one step closer.
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.
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.
Together, let’s raise our voice for cervical cancer elimination
The Global Surgery Foundation joins the movement around the one-year anniversary of the launch of the WHO Global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer. We will “glow in teal” on 17 November and have prepared a small social media toolkit for anyone to use.
Investing in Surgery, Closing A Global Health Gap
Access to surgery can keep treatable conditions, such as a common fracture, from becoming lifelong disabilities. An article by members of the GSF, published in Think Global Health.
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).
The Hill - Investing in surgical systems: From quick fixes to long-term sustainability
This article by Joshua Korn and Natalie Meyers was published by The Hill.
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.
The GSF Annual Report 2020 is now available
The GSF Annual Report 2020 is now available for download.
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).
New Partnership With G4 Alliance
UNITAR and GSF are partnering with G4 Alliance to support the development of improved surgical care systems globally.
Join us on Social Media - Let's Act Together for Global Health
We invite you to join @surgfoundation on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to learn more about the need for upscaling surgical systems globally and to get first-hand updates on our work.
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.
New Partnership With Royal College of Surgeons Ireland
UNITAR and GSF are partnering with RCSI for improved and sustainable development in the field of global surgery and for increased global access to surgical care.
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".
New Partnership With InterSurgeon
UNITAR and GSF are partnering with InterSurgeon towards the mission of sustainable development of surgical capacities and enhancing the domain of global surgery.