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A child holds an old photograph of a baby with a cleft lip and palate in front of their face, aligning the photo with their features so that one eye is visible next to the baby picture.
What Is a Cleft Lip and Palate? Your Questions Answered
UNITED STATES
Somewhere in the world, a baby is born every two minutes with a cleft lip, a cleft palate, or both. In...
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5 Things I Learned at the 79th World Health Assembly About the Future of Global Health
UNITED STATES
How ReSurge International is Positioned for the Emerging Global Health Architecture By Claire Lachance,...
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A woman in pink pajamas sits cross-legged and smiling on a hospital bed in a hospital room with another empty bed, blue bedding, and medical supplies nearby.
Pioneering Access to Breast Cancer Care Through Breast Reconstruction
VIETNAM
Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in women worldwide. In 2020 alone, 2.3 million women were...
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A young man sits on a hospital bed with a bandaged hand, having lost his thumb. Wearing a hospital gown, he is indoors near a window, with medical supplies and cups on a cabinet beside him after thumb reconstruction by ReSurge.
He lost his thumb. A ReSurge team gave it back
UGANDA
Augustine Tumwesigye is 25 years old. He is a cattle farmer from Wakiso District in central Uganda, a...
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A diverse group of women in colorful, traditional, and formal attire stand together smiling in front of vibrant, patterned fabric backdrops at the 2024 ReSurge International Transformations Gala: Closing The Gap.
2024 Transformations Gala: Closing The Gap
UNITED STATES
ReSurge’s 2024 gala occurred at the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco. Women surgeons in the 2024 cohort...
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A female runner, Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, in a yellow and black striped Uganda jersey competes in a race, wearing a bib reading "CHEPTEGEI" and "BUDAPEST 23." She appears focused, hair pulled back, running outdoors.
Mourning the Loss of Ugandan Olympian and Burn Attack Victim Rebecca Cheptegei
UGANDA
It is with deep sadness that ReSurge International mourns the tragic passing of celebrated Ugandan...
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A woman and a man smile at the camera, standing side by side in front of a colorful fabric backdrop decorated with leaves and red, orange, and yellow fruit shapes, celebrating Cleft Awareness.
Cleft Myths and Misconceptions: Shared through the experiences of ReSurge Patient, Yashika Goel
INDIA
ReSurge International is closing the gap to reconstructive surgical care by providing access to holistic...
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A woman wearing a white coat stands on a lawn with colorful flower beds and large numbers "125" in the background at Stanford University, celebrating her achievement as a Laub Fellow. People stroll by historic campus buildings behind her.
Meet 2024 ReSurge Laub Fellow: Dr. Olivia Meewon Park 
UNITED STATES
The Donald R. Laub Fellowship program, named after our late founder Donald Laub, allows a fourth-year...
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Two women smile and embrace in front of a plain wall. One wears a light blue hijab and pale green top, while the other, an acid attack survivor with visible facial scarring, has long dark hair and a black polka-dot dress.
Natalia and Muskan: Two Acid Attack Survivors Meet for the First Time
NEPAL
ReSurge is honored to have arranged the inspiring first-time meeting of two incredible women acid attack...
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A smiling woman, identified as Beverly Kent, stands outdoors holding a glass heart-shaped award. She is wearing a patterned blouse, with trees and parked cars in the background. Sunlight highlights her hair and the trophy.
Honor the Legacy of Beverly Kent
UNITED STATES
A Letter From ReSurge President & CEO Greetings from ReSurge,  It is with great appreciation...
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A woman with long, wavy blonde hair sits and smiles during a ReSurge interview. She is wearing a dark blazer over a light blouse, with bookshelves containing medical books in the background. The YouTube video title is shown at the top.
Reflections from 2023 ReSurge Laub Fellow: Halley Darrach
TANZANIA
“My time at ReSurge has further underscored the far-reaching benefits of reconstructive surgery on the...
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A group of nine medical professionals, wearing scrubs and surgical caps, pose together in a hallway during surgical training. Three are seated on colorful chairs in front, while six stand behind them, all smiling at the camera.
Scaling Sustainable Surgical Training in Ethiopia
ETHIOPIA
A groundbreaking ReSurge and Stanford University study found that one surgeon in a low-income country...
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Two women sit closely together, smiling in patterned shirts. One woman has her eyes closed, while the other looks at the camera. It's a bright, tiled room—capturing a warm Mother's Day moment between them.
Memorable Moments from Mother's Day
VIETNAM
This past Mother’s Day weekend, we reflected on the mothers we see every day in our community. Mothers...
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A young girl in a bright red dress leans back and smiles, enjoying a moment of clear vision while being held by a woman who looks up at her affectionately near a green metal railing and lush greenery.
A Clear Vision Ahead
VIETNAM
Meet Hue, a Young Woman From Tra Thuy Co For Hue, a young woman from a neighboring community, Tra Thuy...
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A woman with short brown hair and glasses smiles while standing in front of lush green plants. She wears a light-colored, long-sleeved top with colorful embroidery near the collar, embodying the warmth of a dedicated medical volunteer nurse.
Medical Volunteer Nurse Spotlight: Susan Smith
MALAWI
For National Nurses Week, we interviewed Susan Smith, a ReSurge Medical Volunteer and nurse educator....
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A young girl with dark hair draws colorful shapes on paper with a crayon, her crafted with care bracelet gleaming as she concentrates. She sits at a table in a warmly lit room, tan tiles forming the background to her creativity.
Crafted with Care 🪡 The Art of Restoring Hands
BOLIVIA
“Hands are an important part of the human body. Without our hands, we can hardly do anything. Because...
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A woman in a beige hoodie sits beside a young boy in an orange shirt, both looking at the camera. They sit before a wooden door with greenery behind them, capturing the human side of Surgical Care for Ethnic Minorities in Vietnam.
Healing Across the Highlands: Serving Ethnic Minorities in Vietnam
VIETNAM
Meet Kinh, an Eight-Year-Old Child From the H’re Community In central Vietnam, eight-year-old Kinh...
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The image shows the United Nations General Assembly hall with rows of empty seats, a central podium, and the UN emblem displayed on a golden wall at the front. The well-lit space highlights the grand design of this United Nations venue.
Resurge International at the United Nations
UNITED STATES
ReSurge International was honored to host a panel at the 68th United Nations Commission on the Status...
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group of doctors performing surgery
One Surgeon, 400,000 Lives: The Multiplier Effect of Surgical Training
UNITED STATES
ReSurge Study Unveils the First-Ever Framework for Quantifying the Generational Impact of Surgical Training “The...
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A doctor in a white coat examines a young child’s arm—perhaps a patient from “Girls on Fire: The Gendered Outcomes of Burn Injuries”—while she sits on an adult's lap in sunlit, sterile surroundings.
ReSurge Presents at The UN Commission on the Status of Women
UNITED STATES
Girls on Fire: The Gendered Outcomes of Burn Injuries In a world where health disparities challenge...
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Dr. Vinita Puri - KEM Hospital Mumbai, India
Dr. Vinita Puri is Mending Lives
INDIA
Dr. Vinita Puri is a true humanitarian. She is a professor and the head of the plastic and reconstructive...
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A healthcare worker in scrubs and a mask gently cares for a child lying in bed. The text reads: "Annual Report: Local Action for Global Impact.
Local Action for Global Impact: 2023 Annual Report
UNITED STATES
We Are Honored to Share Our 2023 Annual Report We are proud to celebrate an exceptional year in which...
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Four medical professionals wearing scrubs, masks, and gloves stand together in an operating room, posing for a group photo after treating an accident case. Medical equipment and bright lighting are visible in the background.
The Road to Recovery: Surviving A Road Accident in Tanzania
TANZANIA
Life-changing accident leads to a historic medical milestone in Tanzania. Read the incredible journey...
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A collage of nine images featuring African women doctors and surgeons, including Matolase Mtonga, in various settings—operating rooms, graduation attire, consulting with patients, and smiling confidently in professional portraits.
Congratulations to the Newest Matolase Mtonga Scholarship Winners!
ETHIOPIA
The Matolase Mtonga Scholarship Program Though women comprise more than 50% of the population, they...
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