The Global Surgery Foundation

Managing trauma in pregnancy requires a specialized understanding of both maternal and fetal needs.

The 'Obstetric Trauma' course, developed by the Baylor College of Medicine, provides the critical skills needed for these complex emergencies.

👉 Enroll: www.surghub.org/course/obste...

Nurses are the backbone of healthcare in conflict zones.

The 'Nursing Care in War' course, developed by the ICRC, provides critical guidance for humanitarian settings.

Why join SURGhub?
✅ Expert ICRC guidance
✅ 100% Free
✅ Earn a UN certificate

👉 Enroll now: www.surghub.org/course/nursi...

New Free Course: Master the Management of Femoral Neck Fractures

This comprehensive, expert-led course was developed by the Harvard Global Orthopaedics Collaborative and SONA Global.

👉️ Sign up now: www.surghub.org/course/compl...

The 'Building Bridges for Broken Bones' project is a Top 10 finalist for the Albert Schweitzer Prize 2026!

🏆 Read about the next phase of the project and vote for "Local Voices for Lasting Care" here: www.globalsurgeryfoundation.org/news/2026/al...

Ready to strengthen your wound care skills?

Join TecSalud’s new “Basic Principles of Wound Management” course - now available on SURGhub in both English and Spanish!

👉 Learn now: www.surghub.org/course/tecsa...

👉 Inscríbete hoy: www.surghub.org/course/manej...

Every 6 seconds, a life is lost to injury.

To help surgical teams save lives and limbs, we’ve partnered with SONA Global & Harvard Global Orthopaedics Collaborative to release 11 orthopaedic courses on #SURGhub.

Start learning "Complex Extremity Trauma" today:

👉️ www.surghub.org/blog/harvard...

"Silence can kill." 🚨

In an emergency C-section, not speaking up can be fatal.

See how teams are learning to break the silence to save lives:
www.globalsurgeryfoundation.org/news/2026/st...

You cannot achieve UHC without surgery.

We're thrilled to welcome SDG pioneer Nikhil Seth to the GSF Board! As a key negotiator for the #2030Agenda, he knows resilient health systems need surgical care.

"Surgical care is a fundamental matter of equity."

👉️ Join us in welcoming him!

Geneva is calling 🇨🇭

Save the Date: 18 May 2026. The GSF side event returns to #WHA79 for its 5th edition. We are moving beyond discussion to deliver results for #GlobalSurgery.

Plus: The WHA Events Calendar is now live. Submit your event today.

📍Get details www.globalsurgeryfoundation.org/wha2026

SURGhub Launches Global Learning Needs Assessment As part of its ongoing mission to strengthen the global surgical workforce, SURGhub has launched a new Learning Needs Assessment to better understand the priorities of surgical teams around the world.

Help shape the future of global surgical training!

We need input from surgical teams to ensure SURGhub meets real needs in real settings.

Highlight training gaps and request topics here: 👉 www.surghub.org/blog/surghub...

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Can traditional beliefs and modern surgical care coexist to save lives? A pilot study, backed by #SURGfund, suggests they can.

Published in BMJ Global Health, the study demonstrates that a collaborative model is both feasible and safer.

Read more: www.globalsurgeryfoundation.org/news/2025/be...

This peaceful first embrace is the ultimate goal. ❤️

In Nepal, surgical teams united with NESOG & GSF to build safety nets for mothers & newborns. Big thanks to EKFS for supporting this vital work via #SURGfund.

👉 Read more: www.globalsurgeryfoundation.org/news/2025/ev...

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.

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...

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...

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…

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...

🇳🇵 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.

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.

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...

🇳🇵 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.

🧩 globalsurgeryfoundation.org/nepal-ossc

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...

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...

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

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...

Blast Injuries - free online courses This course covers the mechanisms, triage, and management of adult and pediatric blast injuries.

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...

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...

🇰🇪 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...

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.
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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...

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

🧠 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