"[Low-income countries] are in the transition [wherein] congenital anomalies .. are becoming a greater burden to under-5 mortality." Dr. Anshu Banerjee discusses role of World Health Organization (WHO) in responding to the pressing burden of congenital anomalies 🌐, including emphasis on screening. #WHA77

Starting the morning with discussions about the importance of ensuring universal and equitable access to screening, prevention and treatment of #congenitalanomalies globally. #wha77 #globalsurgery The G4 Alliance IFSBH

Dr. Wieslawa De Pawlikowski, former General Director of International Affairs for the Ministry of Health in Peru 🇵🇪, highlights progress in the inclusion of screening and care for congenital conditions as part of Peru's #UHC developments in recent years. 👏 #WHA77

"In Lebanon, we had the surgeons, but not the money .. No child should die of heart disease because of a lack of funds." Joumana Atallah, mother & caregiver of a child born with #CHD (now living a healthy life after 3 cardiac surgeries!), on founding Brave Heart Lebanon. #WHA77

"Today, we are sitting here: strong, together." 📢 An absolutely PACKED room, hearing leaders from Global ARCH Children's HeartLink Operation Smile The G4 Alliance MiracleFeet Jhpiego IFSBH discuss importance of addressing congenital conditions to reach #UHC & meet the #SDGs. #WHA77

Insightful panel discussion on #congenitalanomalies at #wha77 side event today. Key take home message not to forget: Treatment of congenital anomalies saves lives, but we need to acknowledge and prepare for the chronic disease burden associated with this. #HealthForAll

It’s time for the The Global Surgery Foundation event ‘unleashing powerful partnerships for women’s health equity’. Looking forward to an exciting program, highlighting the importance of #globalsurgery! #wha77

Dr. Kennedy Lishimpi, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health of Zambia, “Surgery is the cornerstone of healthcare systems”. #wha77 #HealthForAll #GlobalSurgery

"Better surgical systems improve prevention, primary care, diagnostics, supply logistics, rehabilitation." Prof. Prof Ewen Harrison opens NIHR Global Surgery-The Lancet #GlobalSurgery side event at #WHA77, stressing why surgical #HealthSystems strengthening benefits all parts of healthcare 🌐.

"There are also many unnecessary referrals ... [Patients] are shifted hundred miles, told there's nothing to be done, but by then [they] are already broke." - Dr. Nobhojit Roy Important expert panel on "Surgery into Whole Systems" at the NIHR Global Surgery-The Lancet #WHA77 side event.

We must ensure the inclusion of our voices at the table because “if you are not at the table, then you are on the menu” reminds us Janet Martin NIHR Global Surgery #WHA77

"We have started national health insurance ... [and] inserted essential surgical care into the minimum health package." Dr. Benjamin Hounkpatin, Minister of Health of Benin 🇧🇯, reiterates why surgical care is indispensable to #HealthSystems and ✅️ population health. #WHA77

#Neurosurgeons do it all: masterful surgeries, groundbreaking science, & impactful global public health!🙌 Love this group of #globalsurgery advocates & leaders. Global_Neuro Peter Hutchinson SBNS Alfredo Borrero Vega AANS Gail Rosseau BarrowNeurological Sandi Lam Kerry Vaughan

⚠️Make sure you secure your #accommodation for #historic #Cambridge! 🛎️Twin and double rooms available so for 2 people sharing the cost is £93.50 each per night. See openingdoors.eventsair.com/ints2024/accom… 📢Stay tuned for our #international lineup of eminent speakers! #neurotrauma #neurosurgery

At The Royal College of Surgeons of England for the Global Surgical Frontiers conference for a full day focusing on #partnerships in #GlobalHealth. Great to hear about #GlobalNeurosurgery contributions from the SBNS and our group NIHR GHRG on Acquired Brain & Spine Injury (ABSI) International Health Systems Group (IHSG) NIHR Global Health Peter Hutchinson LSE

Do you want to play a part in #global #neurosurgery research? 🌎 We're looking for students and junior doctors to join our team as Advocacy & Engagement Interns 🧠 To find out more and register your interest, visit absi.link/intern 🔗 Deadline 14th July 📅

Thrilled to announce the signing of an MoU between World Health Organization (WHO) & @TheG4Alliance to enhance emergency, surgical, obstetric, trauma & anesthesia care in low- and middle-income countries. This partnership is a major step toward achieving Universal Health Coverage. theg4alliance.org/3229-2/

Are you a clinician or researcher based in an LMIC working in #globalneurosurgery #globalhealth to increase neurosurgical capacity? If you would like to discuss collaboration with NIHR GHRG on Acquired Brain & Spine Injury (ABSI), please get in touch (DM or email [email protected]).