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.

Surgery saves lives—but for billions, it’s still out of reach. At this year’s World Health Assembly, that reality took centre stage. With new catalytic investments into SURGfund, the days of treating surgical care as a side note in global health are over. It’s now a frontline strategy to strengthen systems, save lives, and deliver on the promise of universal health coverage.

The Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) proudly announces the launch of Exploring Perioperative Nursing, a dynamic online course now available on SURGhub.

In Nepal, too many mothers still die giving life. Dr. Saroja Pande and the Nepal Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (NESOG) are working to change that.

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

New Report Reveals 53% of Maternal Deaths in Tanzania Occur After Caesarean Section, highlighting the need for safe surgical care for women.

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.

SURGhub is proud to announce its new status as an Affiliated Society of the World Journal of Surgery (WJS), the official journal of the International Society of Surgery. 

As the global health community prepares for the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) in 2025, the Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) is curating a comprehensive and up-to-date list of WHA78 side events. 

The global shortage of skilled surgical professionals is a significant barrier to providing safe and affordable surgical care. Launched in June 2023, SURGhub offers surgical training providers an unprecedented opportunity to address the shortage of surgical care workers.

On 19 May 2025, the Global Surgery Foundation brought global leaders together at the Hôtel InterContinental in Geneva and online for its WHA78 side-event, Accelerating Catalytic Financing in a New Era, where donors announced new commitments to SURGfund. Watch the recording and download the report.

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

As part of our Voices in Global Surgery series, we spoke with patients, frontline workers, and advocates in women’s cancers.

The new course, addressing a critical gap in surgical care training, is now available on the award-winning SURGhub platform.

SURGhub has achieved a major milestone in making surgical training accessible everywhere.

Supported by SURGfund, this is the first course of its kind in the East African region.

SURGhub won the prestigious 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. This recognition underscores SURGhub's significant impact on improving surgical care in low-resource settings.

As the first of our new series “Voices in Global Surgery”, this article takes a look behind the scenes of surgical care.

We spoke with cancer survivors from seven countries to learn how their expertise can inform global cancer control programming.

The Global Surgery Foundation and Leapfrog to Value have entered into a strategic partnership to enhance access to care and strengthen health systems, focusing on Breast Cancer and Maternal Health.

SURGhub has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 Times Higher Education Awards. This recognition underscores SURGhub's significant impact on improving surgical care in low-resource settings.