Imagine 1 of only 4 female pediatric surgeons forced to flee her country due to political instability!. Even from a distance, Dr Dunya continued to serve children in 🇦🇫 by building an OR that cut surgical wait times from 6 to 2-3 months. Read more:

New study shows that nearly half of Brazilian boys with undescended testicles (cryptochidism) are not getting timely surgery. These boys are at risk of infertility & cancer. . #TeamBrazilPGSSC #globalsurgery #cirurgiaglobal

Yesterday, we hosted Dr. Ismat Mohammed from Malaysia’s health ministry who shared how their national health data warehouse transforms care delivery with:. ✅20+ years of patient data.✅3000+ clinics connected.✅”Right-Time” data supporting policymakers 💪.

RT @JohnMeara: New from @PRSGlobalOpen : A hybrid surgical approach for unilateral #cleft lip and nasal deformity integrates Skoog, Millard….

RT @theG4Alliance: At the #WHA78 traumatic brain injury side event, Prof. @grosseaumd delivers a stirring call to instigate global data col….

RT @theG4Alliance: #WHA78 @TBICoalition side event: winding down the first half with a multi-expert panel, moderated by @keepark of @Harvar….

A third of all maternal deaths in Nepal are caused by complications directly related to C-sections. This is a public health crisis that needs urgent attention. #MaternalHealth #Nepal #CSectionRisks.@surgfoundation #GlobalSurgery .#WHA78

RT @theG4Alliance: We’re at the #WHA78 side event by @UCSF_CHESA and @wfsaorg, focusing on data-driven #SOTACare advocacy. Join us virtuall….

Past @pgssc fellow Dr. Rose emphasizes #MOH critical role to consolidate data and urged the inclusion of essential #healthcare services in #pandemicpreparedness, noting delays in routine care killed more people globally than #COVID.@wfsaorg.@UCSF_CHESA.#WHA78 #GlobalSurgery

“Surgery is the cornerstone of healthcare systems. One of the many things we have done is tocincrease oxygen delivery systems in our country from 6 to 40 since the last 12 months” .Dr Kennedy Lishimpi Zambia Ministry of Health at #WHA78 with @surgfoundation .#Zambia

"We have never had the type of data and resources than we have now. It makes me optimistic. What is most impactful is saving lives." @SanjanaA_Dr from @gatesfoundation at #WHA78 .@gatesfoundation .@WHO.#financing #GlobalSurgery .#maternalhealth

RT @theG4Alliance: Happening now! #CatalyticFinancing panel by our partners at the @surgfoundation, @HarvardPGSSC, and @Smiletrain, as well….

"Use funds for health effectively, some countries do not use 25% of health budget" @RifatAtun at #WHA78 @surgfoundation .@harvardmed .@WHO .#financing #GlobalSurgery #Healthforall #SOTA

"Global health is changing, we are at a paradigm shift and not sure what is about to happen" Geoff Ibbotson @surgfoundation at #WHA78 .#financing.#GlobalSurgery .#Healthforall

"We dont have the money to do things the way we have done in the past. Innovation and accelerating training is key" Discussion by @cynthiamwase of @gatesfoundation .@devex at #WHA78 .#Globalsurgery.#healthworkforce

RT @keepark: Powerful to hear the personal account of experiencing a #stroke from a physician survivor @MelindaRoaldsen at the #WHA78 side….

"Operating for Equity: Strengthening Surgical Systems" Event, by @InciSioNGlobal .Co-sponsored with @operationsmile at #WHA78. "Data rarely speaks for itself, we must translate, advocate, and act. This is where the youth voice is critical." -Amb. Jimmy Kolker

RT @mehreenz1: “Working together as a coalition, we can move governments”.Discussion at #ECOresolution #ACAN at #WHA78 #GlobalSurgery .⁦@WH….

At the #WHA78 10-year celebration of #GlobalSurgery, updates on tracking policies and indicators were presented by PGSSC Research Fellow @mehreenz1 on behalf of Dr. Gabriella Hyman.Updates:.📉Indicator reporting has declined.📊Only 1.9 billion people with a surgical plan