A refresher training workshop on diabetes mellitus and diabetes foot infection screening with our mentor mothers. #RuralHealth #CommunityEmpowerment

Exciting global surgery educational programs coming soon! 1. Short course- Essential Global Surgery Research Skills (2024) Email: [email protected] 2. Master of Global Surgery by research (2025) Email: [email protected] #GlobalSurgery #Researchskills

Mentor Mothers (a cadre of community healthcare workers) is making a difference in the community, one home visit at a time by screening and referring diabetes mellitus and diabetes foot infection clients to care. #CommunityHealthcareWorkers #Diabetes

CALLING ALL ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS 📢📢 We are running an international, multi-centre study on femur fracture management and outcomes. We already have 75 countries registered and 300 hospitals. Email [email protected] for more information.

Are you interested in learning about global surgery in a fun and interactive way? Register for our short course - Essential Research Skills: A Global Surgery Perspective. Get 10% discount if you register before 1 August‼ tinyurl.com/GlobalSurgeryP… #shortcourse #globalsurgery

An informative session on quality injury care with patients and healthcare workers. Day 1 of our Photovoice Focus Group Discussion in Rural Ngqamakhwe, Eastern Cape. 🌍 #focusgroup #discussion #FGD #rural #globalsurgery #southafrica #makeadifference

We are #grateful to Dr. Sooliman for the Gift of the Givers African Global Surgery Scholarship. This supports African #Students in the Master of Global Surgery program which aims to train #Leaders in surgical health #systems and #impactful research.

Prof. Kathryn Chu as guest speaker RCSI Institute of Global Surgery Don't miss this insightful seminar series. Register via the QR code below #SDG3 #HealthcareCollaboration

In recognition of excellence in Grants Stewardship, Prof Chu was among the Top 16 funded researchers for Stellenbosch University in 2022. Her work finds solutions to improve access to surgical care. Congrats to all who have been part of this milestone!

Don't miss out on our hands-on short course. Sign up before 1 August 2024 to get your 10% discount! Experience an exciting escape room adventure to enhance your learning journey. #GlobalSurgery #Researchskills shortcourses.sun.ac.za/courses/c-10/2…

Through an Erasmus Mobility Grant, @su_globalsurg has been working with RCSI Institute of Global Surgery on an exciting short course in global surgery research skills

The urban leg of our focus group discussions on quality injury care is in full swing! Day 1 with HCWs at our office, and patient and community meeting at Masiphuhlisane Centre in Khayelitsha. Excited for Day 2 next week! #FGDs #Healthcarepriotities #Globalsurgery #SA

As we celebrate Women’s Day, let’s honor our remarkable women at the Centre for Global Surgery and all women in STEM. Thank you for your extraordinary contributions! Happy Women's Day.

We are excited to introduce our new intern, Ms. Ntsako Mthombeni, from the Human Science Research Council. She is a student completing her MSc in Epidemiology and Biostatistics with a keen interest in global surgery research. #WelcomeAboard #ResearchInnovation #Globalsurgery

Thanks to a Discovery Foundation Distinguished Visitor Award, Prof Kathryn Chu has been working with the team at Dr. Harry Surtie Hospital in the Northern Cape to improve surgical and endoscopic services

Day 2 of our urban Leg #FGDs was a success! Participants discussed their chosen photos showcasing priority aspects of quality care, emphasizing the need for diverse perspectives in healthcare. #Qualitycare #GlobalSurgery

FMHS 68th Annual Academic Day kicked off with captivating presentations! Our RA Ms. Olwethu Nodo shared eye-opening insights from the Equi Injury project, exploring reasons for not seeking formal health care when injured

Our RA Ms. Kriste Alberts presented key findings from the Equi Injury project! Discussed referral pathways of injured patients and translating injury research into actionable community strategies in SA. #InjuryPrevention #Globalsurgery

Congratulations Martin Chigwede who has been awarded the Gift of the Givers Global Surgery Scholarship #GlobalSurgery #ScholarshipWinner

We are expressing gratitude to three community healthcare workers, Ms. Boniswa Maboso, Mrs. Busisiwe Mtuyedwa, and Mrs. Nosizwe Peter for their exceptional service, and dedication toward the success of our community-based diabetes & diabetes foot junction screening program. #CHWs