Results for Access to Essential Surgery
Contributing to anaesthesia training in Zambia
Zambia has a population of about 18 million, and as of the last count, there are about 42 physician anaesthetists and 176 non-physician anaesthetists who are employed by the Ministry…
Surgery’s Essential Role in Health Coverage
Sustainable development through access to surgical care This September the United Nations will be holding their 74th General Assembly in New York, and on September 23, 2019 they will hold a high…
CURE International supports global surgery initiatives
In June 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) wrapped up their 72rd World Health Assembly (WHA), which was held May 20-28, 2019, in Geneva, Switzerland. During the opening ceremony, Richard Horton, the…
Dr. Mousa brings innovative ETV/CPC procedure to Indonesia
“In my hometown, neurosurgery doesn’t happen often,” says Dr. Mousa, a fellow in the CURE Hydrocephalus & Spina Bifida (CHSB) programme. Dr. Mousa’s use of the word “hometown” may make…
World Smile Day: With one surgery, a whole life is changed.
If you live in the UK—or in many other places, for that matter—and you are born with a cleft lip, chances are good you’ll receive treatment as soon as possible…
Facing the unknown
Aida had given birth before, many times in fact. She knew the routine, what to expect and looked forward to meeting her seventh child. When the time came, she went…
Planning for the future
Eshe is a bright and beautiful 13-year-old girl, who lives with her mom Eliza, her aunt, and two siblings. Eshe came to CURE Malawi with a chronic bone infection in…
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