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The Global Surgery Foundation
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Leading global action on surgical care.

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New on SURGhub: Brain Death, by Behind the Knife

Understanding brain death is critical for every trauma and surgical provider. This 45‑minute coursei is hosted by world-class trauma surgeons.

👉 Enroll: www.surghub.org/course/brain...
Brain Death - Behind the Knife BIG T Trauma Series
This course discusses brain death, how to diagnose it, and why a provider must be able to provide clarity when it is needed most.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
A new review shows what makes open-access medical education work — and what holds it back.

Top barriers: quality, sustainability, fragmented content.

Key enablers: strong frameworks, partnerships, user-centred design, local relevance.

👉 Read more: www.globalsurgeryfoundation.org/news/2025/wh...
November 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Boost your surgical skills with ALL SAFE’s Acute Appendicitis course, now free and fully online on SURGhub!

Perfect for surgeons and residents experienced in open surgery who want to advance their laparoscopic management of appendicitis.

👉 www.surghub.org/course/acute...
Acute Appendicitis - free online course
This module is designed to teach surgeons, and procedural trainees the principles of evaluation of a patient with appendicitis and their management through laparoscopic surgery in a…
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November 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM
🇳🇵 Building strong surgical teams through mentorship

Our Nepal project is scaling its mentorship model.
⬆️ More facilities reached
⬆️ More teams supported
⬆️ More mothers & newborns cared for

Our Women’s Health team joined hub mentors for onsite mentorship at Koshi, Sunsari, Damak, and Rangeli.
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Advance your reconstructive surgery skills with ReSurge International & COSECSA’s new free course on SURGhub.

Covers nasal anatomy, evaluation & reconstruction techniques.
Build confidence in managing complex nasal defects.

👉 Sign up here: www.surghub.org/course/nasal...
Nasal Reconstruction - free online course
In this course, you will review nasal anatomy, and the preoperative evaluation and approach for reconstruction of defects involving such.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
🇳🇵 The GSF team is back in Nepal for the second #SURGfund mission — training local mentors with NESOG to strengthen safe surgery for mothers and newborns.

Building sustainable capacity through a hub-and-spoke model for lasting impact.

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November 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
AI for Surgical Care

Through #SURGhub, the Global Surgery Foundation joins Harvard’s LiGHT Lab & EPFL to advance AI models supporting surgical teams in remote hospitals.

Surgeons & anaesthesiologists in LMICs: join the effort 👉 www.surghub.org/blog/surghub...
October 31, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Strengthen your skills in burn care with TecSalud’s Basic Burn Management course, now available on SURGhub in both English and Spanish!

👉 www.surghub.org/course/tecsa...
October 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM
We’re turning our Clinton Global Initiative Commitment into action.

➡️ Supporting high-volume facilities
➡️ Strengthening clinical capacity and systems

Fewer mothers lost. More lives saved.

👉 Learn more: www.globalsurgeryfoundation.org/news/2025/gsf-three-million-clinton-global-initiative-kenya
October 17, 2025 at 1:41 PM
New Simulation-Based Course!

Master laparoscopic management of ectopic pregnancy with ALL-SAFE’s fully online, simulation-driven training on SURGhub.

👉 Start now: www.surghub.org/course/ectop...
October 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Explore the new Blast Injuries course on SURGhub—your guide to understanding, triage, and management of adult and pediatric blast injuries, especially for challenging, resource-limited environments.

🕐 1 hour | 🎯 Intermediate level | 💡 Free

Join now: www.surghub.org/course/blast...
Blast Injuries - free online courses
This course covers the mechanisms, triage, and management of adult and pediatric blast injuries.
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October 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
1 in 3 Breast Cancer Deaths in Black Women Are Preventable.

A landmark 7-year study in The Lancet Global Health reveals stark inequities in survival across sub-Saharan Africa.

👉 Learn more: www.globalsurgeryfoundation.org/news/2025/br...
October 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
🇰🇪 Breaking: A $3 Million Commitment to Safer Births in Kenya

At the 2025 @clintonglobal.bsky.social Annual Meeting, the Global Surgery Foundation announced a new Commitment to Action.

👉 Read the full announcement: www.globalsurgeryfoundation.org/news/2025/gs...
October 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Reposted by The Global Surgery Foundation
In September alone the 25,000+ enrolled learners on #SURGhub spent the equivalent of 5 years on the platform.

This is perioperative education collaboration on a global scale.
Explore 100+ courses www.surghub.org

#globalsurgery

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October 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Discover the new #Burns course on SURGhub — designed for surgeons and healthcare professionals in resource-limited settings!

🕑 2 hours
🎯 Advanced level
🌍 Free and globally accessible

👉 Start learning now: www.surghub.org/course/gtc-b...
October 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Can traditional bonesetters and surgeons learn together — and trust each other?

In rural Tanzania, they did and the results are promising.

✔️ Test scores improved
✔️ Trust was built
✔️ Patient care improved

👉 Read more: www.globalsurgeryfoundation.org/news/tanzania-bonesetters-surgeons-collaboration
September 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
🧠 Can AI support surgical care where it’s needed most?

SURGhub is driving the surgical component of a groundbreaking global initiative to train an #AI model for use in low-resource surgical settings.

This is where technology meets the surgical need.

👉 Learn more: www.surghub.org/blog
September 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Accurate intraoperative imaging can make the difference between a successful ankle fracture repair—and long-term disability.

This course covers:

✅ Key imaging views
✅ Interpretation skills
✅ Techniques to reduce complications

👉 Register now on SURGhub: www.surghub.org/course/c-arm...
September 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
🇪🇸 Mejora tus competencias en prevención de infecciones con el curso de TecSalud sobre Lavado de Manos, Asepsia, Desinfección y Esterilización.

¡Ya disponible en inglés y español en SURGhub!

👉 www.surghub.org/course/lavad...
September 18, 2025 at 12:30 AM
💡 Burns change lives in seconds. Skilled care can change them back.

The Acute Burn Care course is now live on SURGhub—by ReSurge International & COSECSA.

1 hour. Videos, lectures, quizzes. Practical skills for burn management & reconstructive surgery.

👉 Enrol now: www.surghub.org/course/acute...
September 16, 2025 at 1:50 PM
⚠️ Nigeria accounts for 28% of all maternal deaths worldwide.

A new #SURGfund initiative in Kano makes care safer for 27,000 women a year.

👉 More here: www.globalsurgeryfoundation.org/news/2025/project-launch-safe-caesarean-care-kano-nigeria-2025
September 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
What will it take to make surgery safe for every woman?

At #CGI2025, we’re not just asking the question - we’re driving the solution.

@surgfoundation.bsky.social joins global leaders to chart what’s next for surgical equity.

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September 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
“40,000 times, someone chose to learn.”

SURGhub has just passed 40,000 course enrolments!

Behind each number is a healthcare worker investing in their skills—and patients whose lives will be touched by that knowledge.

Thank you to our learners & partners.

👉 Take your next course: www.surghub.org
September 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Failed airway management is a major contributor to patient morbidity and mortality.

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills with this new course designed by the American Society of Anesthesiologists®!

👉 Enrol now on SURGhub to improve patient safety: www.surghub.org/course/diffi...
August 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
“Surgery saves lives—and drives returns comparable to vaccines"

Our Executive Director Geoffrey Ibbotson sat down with Siemens Healthineers to unpack why investing in surgical care is one of the smartest—and most urgent—moves in global health.

👉 www.globalsurgeryfoundation.org/news/gsf-sie...
August 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM