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A done deal: surgical systems strengthening
Fiji's Minister of Health, Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete, addressed the World Health Assembly audience with a powerful message: the investment case for surgical systems strengthening is a done deal. It needs to happen.
Global Surgery Foundation to Host Side Event at 76th World Health Assembly
The Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) has announced that it will be hosting a special side event at the 76th World Health Assembly.
Building bridges between traditional bonesetters and hospital staff in Tanzania
The Global Surgery Foundation is partnering with the team at Shirati KMT Hospital and Shirati Foundation to facilitate the implementation of the project “Building bridges between traditional bonesetters and hospital staff in Tanzania”.
Making surgical and anaesthesia care affordable in Malaysia
The GSF applauded the launch of the Malaysian Global Surgery Initiative (GSI), a Public-Private Partnership initiative for corporate social responsibility aims to provide access to safe and affordable surgical and anaesthesia care in underserved areas of Malaysia.
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.
New partnership with Shirati Foundation - Tanzania
We are pleased to announce that the Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) and the Shirati Foundation have entered into a financial partnership for the implementation of the project “Building Bridges for Broken Bones: Providing adequate treatment for extremity fracture patients in rural Tanzania”.
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka named among Top 30 African Female Voices
Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka has been named among the Top 30 African Female Voices. In 2022, Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka was appointed to the GSF Foundation Board.
La versión en español del Manual PNCOA (NSOAP) ya está disponible | Spanish version of the NSOAP Manual now available
La versión española del Manual PNCOA (NSOAP) ya está disponible para quienes deseen mejorar la planificación quirúrgica dentro de sus estrategias sanitarias nacionales. | The Spanish version of the NSOAP Manual is now available for those who are looking to improve surgical planning within their national health strategies.
We are partnering with the German Health Alliance (GHA)
The Global Surgery Foundation is partnering with GHA - German Health Alliance - and calls for German industry to join in closing the biggest gap in global health.
The Global Surgery Foundation announces Shudufhadzo Musida as Goodwill Ambassador
The GSF appoints former Miss South Africa, Shudufhadzo Musida, appointed as Goodwill Ambassador, lending her voice to help raise awareness for maternal health and paediatric surgery.
Smile Train becomes Organisational Founding Partner of The Global Surgery Foundation
The Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) is very pleased to announce that Smile Train has joined the Global Surgery Foundation as an Organisational Founding Partner to support the development of The GSF over the coming years.
The International Gynecologic Cancer Society and The Global Surgery Foundation Announce Partnership
We are pleased to announce that The Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) and the International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS) have entered into a strategic partnership.
Read about our collaboration with UNAIDS Health Innovation Exchange at WHA75
UNAIDS’ Health Innovation Exchange (HIEx) and The Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) partnered on two sessions within the framework of the 75th World Health Assembly (WHA). The present report by HIEx highlights the collaboration by the two organisations.
Towards A Strategy for Improving Surgical Healthcare Worldwide
We are proud to present the report Towards a Strategy for Improving Surgical Healthcare Worldwide.
Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka appointed to GSF Foundation Board
The Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) has appointed Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka to its Foundation Board. Dr. Mlambo-Ngcuka is the former UN Under-Secretary-General (USG) and Executive Director (ED) of UN Women and the Former Deputy-President of South Africa.
The GSF Registers As A Foundation In Switzerland And Appoints Prof. Atun as Board President
The Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) officially registers as a Foundation and has appointed Prof. Rifat Atun to serve as President of its Board.
BIO Ventures for Global Health and The Global Surgery Foundation Announce Joint Partnership
The Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) and BIO Ventures for Global Health (BVGH) are pleased to announce a joint memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will seek to build surgical capacity.
How can we transition to high-value health systems?
Many health systems around the world face major challenges. In his talk, Prof. Rifat Atun aims to answer the following question: how can we transition from the concept of value-based health care to high-value health systems?
CURE International and The Global Surgery Foundation Announce Joint Partnership
The Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) and CURE International are pleased to announce a joint memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will seek to improve access to surgical care and local surgical capacity around the world.
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.