We join the call for an immediate ceasefire, as well as widespread and immediate access to the full scope of humanitarian supplies – including sexual and reproductive health services - to the people of Gaza.

Read our full statement here ⤵️
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Introducing the Smile Train-Lifebox #Capnograph : the new high-quality, affordable device suited for use in low-resource settings

We are so proud of this work with Lifebox to tackle a major gap in #anesthesia safety:

➡️ lifebox.org/our-work/capno…

#WorldAnaesthesiaDay

Day 2 capno workshop - thank you to Association of Anesthesiologists of Uganda Smile Train Lifebox WFSA for all your support bringing #capno to lower resourced setting. Our patients thank you! Mary T. Nabukenya Elizabeth Igaga

We’ve been asking global development professionals for your preferences and alternatives for inclusive language used in the sector. Read the preferred alternatives here 👇
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#InclusiveDevelopment

'In a world with an ever-changing landscape, you must be found ready!' Elizabeth Igaga giving the @smiletrain closing address at #WomenDeliver2023

Young people are the heart of Women Deliver; for over 10 years we have believed, listened, invested and collaborated with young people. We’re doubling down on our commitment to all emerging leaders.

Where else would I start day 1 of #WD2023 other than at the #Youth Pre-Conf?!

Dr Justina Seyi-Olajide from Nigeria speaking about the importance and need for Advocacy in Global Surgery #PASHeF #Kigali #Rwanda Smile Train Africa University of Global Health Equity

This lecture given by Dr. Emmanuel A. Ameh, was recently published in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery. It emphasizes the longstanding neglect of children’s surgical care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Read more: globalchildrenssurgery.org/2023/07/02/gic…

Congratulations SPAK. #In safehands

'For me though, I am not a diversity box. I see myself as an expert & not as an equity candidate. I'd like you to listen to me as a global expert, not as a local expert visiting a high income country

Representing Global Surgery, Sometimes, All of Africa |globalhealthnow.org/2023-06/repres…

Opportunities to join our fabulous team!!! (Please share!) —

Pediatric Anesthesia in the Leadership, Innovation & Training Congress sponsored by Smile Train.
We discussed the critical role of pediatric anesthesiologists in safety during the treatment of children with clefts. Gabriel Soares Anestesiologia USP anestesiaSMA Smile Train

What an invigorating week sharing our research project at #IADR2023 analyzing 49.366 primary cleft surgeries between 1984-2021, and found that cleft babies in Indonesia experience delayed treatment which impacts on their quality of life.

Huge thanks to @smiletrain & IADR

Congratulations to Dr. Lord Gowans!! #SmileTrain

Admitting that we have something to learn doesn’t just show humility. It improves relationships.

When we acknowledge that we don't know everything, others feel more psychologically safe—and become more effective.

Expressing our desire to get better can help others get better.

Countering helicopter research with equitable partnerships

thelancet.com/journals/langl… The Lancet Global Health

Spending an amazing week at Cleft Seoul 2023 presenting our research about nutritional status among children with cleft in Indonesia while also updating knowledge of recent advances in cleft care and sciences. Many thanks to Smile Train

CEOs Maqsoda Maqsodi & Pape Gaye discuss three important steps for localizing development in an IntraHealth International op-ed.

They stress on shifting power, not just resources & ensuring local perspectives lead the decision-making ⬇️
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Dr. Atul Gawande USAID reports on the successfully fulfilled commitments from last years’ event, including 📶 pulse oximetry, safe blood services, and cesarean section.

From commitment to action “Success”!

The Global Surgery Foundation Lifebox HarvardGlobalSurgery UNITAR

Clean & sterile surgical instruments are essential for a safe operation

Just wrapped a Safer Surgical Instruments workshop w/ 22 healthcare providers from Yekatit 12 Memorial & ALERT Hospital #AddisAbaba

@SmileTrain-Lifebox Clean Cut for #Cleft #EverySurgerySafer
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