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WHAT IS GLOBAL SURGERY

Global Surgery refers to the field of study that focuses on the improving of access to timely, quality, affordable surgical care around the world. It emphasizes surgical health systems strengthening, with a specific investment in extending care to vulnerable populations.

Landmark
Publications

1. The Lancet Commission on Global Surgery

2. Global Access to Surgical Care: A Modelling Study

3. Global Surgery Defining an Emerging Global Health Field

4. Surgery and Global Health: A View From Beyond the OR

Additional Readings

Please click here to download a list of suggested readings in global surgery

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