Wits-SADC RCC for Surgical Healthcare

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

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

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

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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 🙏🏿

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. 🙌

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 >> ow.ly/WSnm50S0gwl

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

@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

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

"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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.