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Erbil: Kurdistan. Swisscross Humanitarian Mission Feb 2025
One of the first surgeries of 2025 in Erbil led by Dr Alla Shukur and Dr Natasha Forster- a breast reconstruction on a patient unable to afford surgery following cancer treatment.
One of the first surgeries of 2025 in Erbil led by Dr Alla Shukur and Dr Natasha Forster- a breast reconstruction on a patient unable to afford surgery following cancer treatment.
February 3, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Erbil: Kurdistan. Swisscross Humanitarian Mission Feb 2025
One of the first surgeries of 2025 in Erbil led by Dr Alla Shukur and Dr Natasha Forster- a breast reconstruction on a patient unable to afford surgery following cancer treatment.
One of the first surgeries of 2025 in Erbil led by Dr Alla Shukur and Dr Natasha Forster- a breast reconstruction on a patient unable to afford surgery following cancer treatment.
“For many in conflict-affected regions, untreated injuries and congenital conditions mean more than just physical impairment—they mean lost livelihoods, dependency, and a cycle of poverty that is almost impossible to break.” #Blog
Why Funding Life-Changing Surgery is More Critical Than Ever — SWISSCROSS
In the world’s most fragile regions—where conflict, poverty, and displacement have devastated healthcare systems—access to vital surgical care is often the difference between a life of suffering and o...
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February 3, 2025 at 9:08 AM
“For many in conflict-affected regions, untreated injuries and congenital conditions mean more than just physical impairment—they mean lost livelihoods, dependency, and a cycle of poverty that is almost impossible to break.” #Blog
“A 2020 analysis showed that aid projects targeting people with disabilities made up less than 2% of all international aid between 2014 and 2018.”
Donor leadership can deliver significant equity in disability-inclusive healthcare.
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Donor leadership can deliver significant equity in disability-inclusive healthcare.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Building leadership in disability inclusion in health
There are 1·3 billion disabled people globally.1 Many of these individuals live positive
lives and celebrate important achievements, but they also frequently face challenges
to inclusion and achieving...
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January 22, 2025 at 11:23 AM
“A 2020 analysis showed that aid projects targeting people with disabilities made up less than 2% of all international aid between 2014 and 2018.”
Donor leadership can deliver significant equity in disability-inclusive healthcare.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Donor leadership can deliver significant equity in disability-inclusive healthcare.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
In regions like Kurdistan impacted by historical conflict, poverty and lack of healthcare access, the Swisscross Foundation is on a mission to restore hope, dignity, and function, through life-changing reconstructive surgeries.
#ReconstructiveSurgery
#HopeAndDignity
#ReconstructiveSurgery
#HopeAndDignity
January 22, 2025 at 9:51 AM
In regions like Kurdistan impacted by historical conflict, poverty and lack of healthcare access, the Swisscross Foundation is on a mission to restore hope, dignity, and function, through life-changing reconstructive surgeries.
#ReconstructiveSurgery
#HopeAndDignity
#ReconstructiveSurgery
#HopeAndDignity
"The biggest and least understood challenge in medicine today is the delivery of safe surgery, which has the potential to save over 17 million lives a year. Poor surgical practice leads to more deaths worldwide than tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and malaria combined.”
www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2024/10...
www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2024/10...
100 4 100 campaign launches to revolutionise surgical care in Global South - University of Birmingham
Hospitals in the Global South often experience dangerous power failures - the 100 4 100 Project aims to install solar power at 100 hospitals in remote areas.
www.birmingham.ac.uk
January 22, 2025 at 9:48 AM
"The biggest and least understood challenge in medicine today is the delivery of safe surgery, which has the potential to save over 17 million lives a year. Poor surgical practice leads to more deaths worldwide than tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and malaria combined.”
www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2024/10...
www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2024/10...
Decades of conflict and instability has left refugees & IDPs in need of urgent care. Among the most vulnerable are people with untreated injuries, congenital conditions, & trauma, which severely impact physical well-being and ability to rebuild their lives.
#HumanitarianSurgery
#HumanitarianSurgery
January 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Decades of conflict and instability has left refugees & IDPs in need of urgent care. Among the most vulnerable are people with untreated injuries, congenital conditions, & trauma, which severely impact physical well-being and ability to rebuild their lives.
#HumanitarianSurgery
#HumanitarianSurgery
In 2025, Swisscross is dedicated to restoring hope and dignity through humanitarian reconstructive surgery in Iraq and Afghanistan. Together, we can bring healing to those who need it most.
🔗 Support our mission today—Donate or learn more at swisscross.org
🔗 Support our mission today—Donate or learn more at swisscross.org
January 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
In 2025, Swisscross is dedicated to restoring hope and dignity through humanitarian reconstructive surgery in Iraq and Afghanistan. Together, we can bring healing to those who need it most.
🔗 Support our mission today—Donate or learn more at swisscross.org
🔗 Support our mission today—Donate or learn more at swisscross.org
Rebuilding lives and restoring hope, donate today: www.swisscross.org/donate
January 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Rebuilding lives and restoring hope, donate today: www.swisscross.org/donate