🌍 Global & Humanitarian Surgery

Expanding Access to Safe Surgical Care – GSST 2026

Millions of people around the world still lack access to safe, timely, and affordable surgical care. The Global & Humanitarian Surgery Session at the Global Surgical Science and Technology (GSST 2026) focuses on practical and sustainable solutions to improve surgical access in low-resource settings and underserved communities.

This session brings together surgeons, anesthesiologists, policymakers, global health experts, and humanitarian organizations to address challenges in surgical capacity, workforce development, and healthcare infrastructure.

📅 October 26–28, 2026
📍 Boston, Massachusetts, United States and Online

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🌐 Global Access to Safe Surgical Care

Access to surgical care is a major global health priority. Many regions face shortages of trained surgeons, equipment, and safe operating environments.

Key discussions include:

• Expanding access to essential surgical procedures
• Strengthening surgical systems in low- and middle-income countries
• Improving anesthesia safety and perioperative care
• Developing sustainable surgical programs in underserved regions

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🏥 Surgery in Low-Resource Settings

Delivering effective surgical care in limited-resource environments requires innovation, adaptability, and strong local partnerships.

This session will explore:

• Facility assessments and operating room setup in low-resource hospitals
• Sterilization systems, oxygen supply, and infection control
• Equipment strategies focusing on durability and reusability
• Affordable surgical technologies for rural and remote areas

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🚑 Disaster and Conflict Zone Surgery

Emergency surgical response plays a crucial role during natural disasters, humanitarian crises, and conflict situations.

Topics include:

• Trauma and emergency surgery in disaster zones
• Rapid deployment surgical teams
• Mobile operating units and field hospitals
• Surgical triage and crisis management protocols

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🎓 Surgical Training Partnerships in LMICs

Building local capacity is essential for sustainable healthcare systems. Global surgical collaborations can empower healthcare professionals through training and mentorship.

Key areas include:

• International surgical training partnerships
• Task-sharing models with structured supervision
• Simulation training for rare surgical emergencies
• Credentialing and professional development frameworks

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📊 Policy, Ethics & Public Health Integration

Effective policy frameworks help ensure equitable surgical access and long-term program sustainability.

Discussions include:

• Ethical considerations in humanitarian surgery
• Data ownership and research collaboration
• Healthcare financing and public-private partnerships
• Referral networks connecting rural and urban healthcare systems

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📢 Join GSST 2026

Be part of a global platform shaping the future of surgical innovation and healthcare accessibility.

🔗 Register:
https://surgicalscienceconference.com/register

🔗 Submit Your Abstract:
https://surgicalscienceconference.com/abstract-submission

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📞 Conference Contact

🌐 Website:
https://surgicalscienceconference.com

📧 Email:
surgery@mathewsconference.com

📞 Phone:
+1 (312) 462-4448

💬 WhatsApp:
+1 (424) 377-0967

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