Wits-SADC RCC for Surgical Healthcare

WitSSurg champions and supports the development of surgical healthcare capacity in SADC Member States with the District Hospital as the primary focus

[Wits-SADC RCC for Surgical Healthcare @WitSSurg]

Professor @emakasa representing the clinician, global surgery specialist, political and diplomatic SADC at #PASC2025

[Wits-SADC RCC for Surgical Healthcare @WitSSurg]

Attending the Joint Meeting of SADC Ministers of Health and Ministers responsible for HIV and AIDS in Zimbabwe, with representation from @emakasa and his dedicated team. #SADC #HealthLeadership

[Wits-SADC RCC for Surgical Healthcare @WitSSurg]

Zambia's Ministry of Health is revising the National Surgical, Obstetric, and Anesthesia Plan (NSOAP) to improve peri-operative care and strengthen health systems. Dr. Lishimpi emphasized collaboration for a successful policy update, addressing past delays. #ZambiaHealth #NSOAP

[EMakasa @emakasa]

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[EMakasa @emakasa]

Thank you

[EMakasa @emakasa]

Walking the talk to deliver safe, timely, appropriate & affordable surgical healthcare for those that need it. I thank my wife and kids for their support 🙏🏿

[Kids Operating Room @KidsOperating]

We brought safe surgery to thousands of kids in Meru for the first ever time! 🇰🇪

Meru, home to over 1M people, had no paediatric operating room until we installed a theatre with 3,000 pieces of equipment

Countlesss lives have been changed now due to the care provided here. 🙌

[WFSA @wfsaorg]

Next week: @IARS360 Webinar: Understanding and Implementing #Sustainable Practices in #Anesthesiology for a Greener Future

Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET

More info and register >> https://t.co/YU196Seoy9

[Harvard Global Surgery @HarvardPGSSC]

Now: Panel discussion around addressing the divide between frontliners, NGOs, private sector and public sector champions🌐

People who have feet in more than one camp- it is incumbent on us to bridge the divide @robertriviello @markshrime @MercyShips @operationsmile
#WHA77

[Harvard Global Surgery @HarvardPGSSC]

@WHO @MrsMaswime @emakasa @Fostino21 @operationsmile @MercyShips Inspiring words from @emakasa on how policy is a strong tool for organized, effective, and sustainable change! 🌐

Challenging us to evaluate how many policies and resolutions are actually implemented ‼️@WHO @WitSSurg #WHA77

[Ruben Ayala @drrubenayala]

Meeting people like you @Micabubby is always a highlight. Thanks for such an enjoyable and productive time.

[Kids Operating Room @KidsOperating]

"If you don't have a power source there is no way of administering oxygen. The patient is in danger..." 🔌

We were so proud to officially launch our incredible solar surgery video at @WHO's #WHA77 today. 🎥

Power is a huge issue for healthcare facilities across the globe. Our pioneering solar surgery system is powering operating rooms, helping them to run 24/7 on clean, sustainable energy. ☀️

🎥 Produced by @BBCStoryWorks & created for Kids Operating Room & @Smiletrain.

[Katayoun S Madani MD MS FICS(Jr) @smkaty]

Gathering of @InciSioN Alumni & members at #WHA77! It was wonderful to meet old friends in person & discuss ways we can give back & support #TheFutureOfTheOR!
@DVervoort94 @_SaraVenturini_ @ZeyitAli @vedantshukla3 @rahman_nabin98 @SeilerTorres_AM

[Kee Park @keepark]

Outstanding event organized by @ForeignPolicy at the #WHA77 in Geneva. Global health is intricately linked to international and domestic politics. @AFSollinger @GawandeUSAID @HHS_ASGA @SaniaNishtar @RockefellerFdn @WHO @JohnMeara @GYamey @gavi @HarvardPGSSC

[Harvard Global Surgery @HarvardPGSSC]

Passed today🌐 global strategy and action plan for integrated emergency, critical and operative care to help operationalize #SurgeryForAll for #HealthForAll🌐

A positive and strong step forward for our surgical care community💪🏼 #WHA77 #HealthForAll #UHC2030
@WHO @theG4Alliance

[EMakasa @emakasa]

Dr Roxanna Garcia with the Neurosurgery team (Faculty & Residents) at the University Teaching Hospital- Lusaka, Zambia. Thank you for your support 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[Wits-SADC RCC for Surgical Healthcare @WitSSurg]

Today 26/06/23 the SADC TEWG on Surgical Healthcare Improvement met and considered: 1. Events and outcomes of the WHO’s WHA76, 2. Consultations & possible areas of work for @WHO I’m implementing the #ECO & other Resolutions 3. Country updates from #Zimbabwe #Namibia & #Zambia

[Wits-SADC RCC for Surgical Healthcare @WitSSurg]

Collaborating Neurosurgery residents from 5 countries operating together as part of our effort to collaborate training. Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and Gambia are represented. Mentor is Dr Kachinga Sichizya

[Wits-SADC RCC for Surgical Healthcare @WitSSurg]

SADC TEWG on SOA meeting on June 26th @ 2:30pm (CAT), GMT+2

[EMakasa @emakasa]

Let us work to deliver equitable, safe, appropriate, timely & affordable emergency care, perioperative nursing care, surgery, obstetrics, trauma, Anaesthaesia & critical care for all who needs it.