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The Power of Professional Societies: Advancing Safe Surgery for Mothers in Nepal
How Dr Saroja Pande and the Nepal Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists are working to make surgery safer for mothers in Nepal.
Voices in Global Surgery series · May 2025
WHA77 Side-Event Report: Unleashing Powerful Partnerships for Women's Health Equity
Outcomes of the GSF side-event at the 77th World Health Assembly, which brought together member states, UN agencies, philanthropy, academia, civil society and industry on partnerships for women's health equity.
Global Surgery Foundation · July 2024
A research agenda to improve incidence and outcomes of assisted vaginal birth
Sets out a research agenda to improve the use and outcomes of assisted vaginal birth, which has declined particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Priorities include women's perceptions, provider training and barriers to sustained implementation.
Bulletin of the World Health Organization · October 2023