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

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

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

A 2-day Mentor Brothers (male community healthcare workers) training on diabetes mellitus and foot infections in Mthatha, learning essential strategies to prevent foot amputations. Together, we’re making a difference! #DiabetesAwareness #CommunityHealth"

The 3 day "Essential Research Skills: A Global Surgery Perspective," is running over the weekend in SU Global Surgery, in collaboration with the RCSI Institute of Global Surgery. This research specific course on Global Surgery is the first of its kind globally 🌍!! 🥇 The course was co-designed

Our Centre successfully hosted its inaugural 3-day Essential Research Skills: A Global Perspective short course in collaboration with the RCSI Institute of Global Surgery. Students engaged in an interactive learning experience focused on global surgery and research skills. #InnovationTeaching

Elmin Steyn tina gaarder Prof Tim Hardcastle Kathryn Chu Raul Coimbra, MD, PhD etal exploring global picture of trauma care #funding at Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery advocacy for development of systems is an imperative task for #traumasocieties #regionalcooperation journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstra…

Our recent publication explores the gaps in our understanding of H. pylori-related gastric diseases, including peptic ulcers and gastric cancer, while addressing the pressing challenges of drug resistance. #Epidemiology #HPylori #GastricHealth"

Our study shows that 26.7% of females suspected of acute appendicitis in a South African hospital were misdiagnosed. Highlighting the urgent need for better diagnostic protocols and point-of-care ultrasound in resource-limited settings. #AcuteAppendicitis tinyurl.com/35k735ca

The audience for the, "Global Surgery: moving beyond Physicians?" session drew on the expertise of Mr Sandhi Gangha, Dr Martilord Ifeanyichi, Dr Håkon Bolkan and our own Dr Kuba Gajewski. This breakout session discussed - The long-term success of a surgery depends on more than

Discussing surgical research with COSECSA Michael Mwachiro and PAACS leadership John Tarpley SU Global Surgery at the 25th COSECSA meeting

Championing the World Health Organization (WHO) operative electronic registry to improve surgical care through identifying gaps in surgical volume and case mix Chris Dodgion G4 Alliance

Team CGS wraps up 2024 on a high note—literally! Hiking Lion's Head and celebrating an incredible year together. Here's to new heights in 2025! #TeamCGS #HikingAdventures #2024Reflections" Kathryn Chu SU, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Compliments of the new season! 🌟 The team is back and ready to tackle new challenges, spark ideas, and make 2025 a year of growth and success. Let’s get to work! 💪#NewYear #FreshStart #Motivation SU, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Kathryn Chu

The Centre for Global Surgery team JohnelizeLouw, Kriste Alberts, and Tamlyn Mac Quene participated in the "Essential Research Skills: A Global Surgery Perspective" course in Dublin. 🇮🇪📚 RCSI Kathryn Chu SU, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences #GlobalSurgery #ResearchSkills #MedicalEducation

Think you can outwit Sherlock Holmes? 📚🕵️‍♂️ If you love clever twists, classic vibes, and bookish banter—you’ll want to read this blog. Tap the link, detective. 🔍 blogbykriste.wordpress.com/2024/05/28/ele… #SherlockHolmes #BookReview #MysteryLovers #NowReading #LiteraryAdventure

👩🏽‍🔬✨ STEM just got a glow-up! This week, we're turning the spotlight on more of our incredible team members—reimagined as AI action figures. Each box is different — just like each woman in science. Unique. Driven. Impactful. Diverse. #WomenInSTEM Kathryn Chu SU, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Stellenbosch University Summer School Global Surgery Elective has come and gone. 🌍💡 Over five days, we explored systems thinking, advocacy, equity, leadership, and more. A big thank you to @KristeAlberts for the excellent planning and organization of the summer school.