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
Recommended - A Financing Strategy to Expand Surgical Health Care
We recommend this publication on a Financing Strategy to Expand Surgical Health Care by Desmond T. Jumbam, Che L. Reddy, John G. Meara, Emmanuel M. Makasa and Rifat Atun.
Financial Toxicity Among Patients With Breast Cancer Worldwide
Financial toxicity (FT) is the negative impact of cost of care on financial well-being. Patients with breast cancer are at risk for incurring high out-of-pocket costs given the long-term need for multidisciplinary care and expensive treatments.
Harvard PGSSC Global Surgery Research Seminar Series 2022-23
The Global Surgery Foundation is pleased to recommend the 2022-23 PGSSC Global Surgery Research Seminar Series. A public seminar series which aims to share methods and results across a broader surgery research community.
Harvard Executive Education Programme in High-Value Surgical Systems 2022
Applications are now open for Ministers of Finance and Health and Senior Health Care Leaders.
Towards A Strategy for Improving Surgical Healthcare Worldwide
We are proud to present the report Towards a Strategy for Improving Surgical Healthcare Worldwide.
Dublin Meeting in Patient-Centred Global Surgery 2022
The Global Surgery Foundation is pleased to recommend the following event: Dublin Meeting in Patient-Centred Global Surgery, 15 - 16 March 2022.
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.
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.
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).
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."