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A smiling woman surgeon, Dr. Pramila Shakya, wearing glasses and green medical scrubs with the "ReSurge International" logo, stands indoors in front of curtains.
Dr. Pramila Shakya is Maxillofacial Surgeon and Pioneering Woman Surgeon
NEPAL
Dr. Pramila Shakya, a skilled maxillofacial surgeon at Kirtipur Hospital in Nepal, is a testament to...
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Side-by-side photos of baby Salina: the left shows her cleft lip before surgery, and the right shows her peacefully asleep after cleft lip surgery, with a healing scar on her upper lip.
Baby Salina just got a cleft lip surgery after traveling two days with her mom and aunt.
NEPAL
Born in a remote village where the nearest medical facility is days away, baby Salina arrived at Kirtipur...
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A young woman wearing a black hijab smiles and holds up a medal with a striped ribbon, celebrating her soccer achievement. The background is blue with framed pictures on the wall, including one of Ronaldo.
Muskan is a 2021 International Woman of Courage Award Winner, ReSurge patient, and acid attack survivor.
NEPAL
At the age of 15, Muskan Khatun was brutally attacked by a group of boys from her school who threw a...
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A confident boy with facial scarring, wearing a colorful headscarf, smiles gently while holding a white and gray cat close to his face. Blue patterned curtains hang in the background, hinting at his love for soccer and Ronaldo.
“They thought I wouldn't rise from the ashes. But then, I became a queen.”
INDIA
“They thought I was possessed, that spirits had taken hold of me,” said Rajkumari, a 17-year-old...
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A medical professional in scrubs and gloves examines a surgical instrument in an operating room, reflecting advancements seen through the reconstructive surgery curriculum in Africa, while another person in surgical attire stands nearby.
A Localized Global Surgery Curriculum Across Africa
ZIMBABWE
What is the difference between the curriculum accessible to residents at Stanford Medicine’s Division...
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A young girl named Sujana, with an injured arm wrapped in a purple bandage, stands smiling beside a woman outside a rustic bamboo house in a rural setting. The woman is kneeling and gently supporting Sujana’s arm.
A Phoenix Rising: Sujana's Story
NEPAL
Sujana's world shattered in a house fire. Follow her journey of resilience and healing with ReSurge...
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A woman in an orange patterned dress and black headscarf stands next to a smiling young boy named Jackson, who has a birthmark on his face. They are outdoors with trees and sunlight in the background.
A Productive Life: Jackson's Story
TANZANIA
Meet Jackson. This exuberant boy took a ten-hour bus ride with his mother to our clinic in Tanzania....
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A young child with a bandaged head and arm sits on a hospital bed, holding a yellow bottle. The child, part of the Bright Future for Philip campaign, has an oxygen tube and a toy nearby. Hospital beds and equipment are visible in the background.
A Bright Future: Philip's Story
UGANDA
Philip is a bright-eyed toddler who loves playtime with his siblings. Philip was born in Uganda, a country...
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Three medical professionals wearing masks, scrubs, and gloves treat a patient’s foot in a clinical setting. Part of the ReSurge Zimbabwe team, one applies a bandage while another observes and the third prepares medical supplies.
Our First Trip in 2021: Part Two in Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE
ReSurge's journey to Zimbabwe: Supporting surgeons, hosting meetings, and unveiling eLearning center....
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Two men stand smiling on a street with buildings on one side and people walking. Snow-capped mountains rise brightly in the background under a clear sky, as Dr. Dave Dingman enjoys the scenic view.
Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Dr. Dave Dingman
UNITED STATES
With sadness, we mourn the loss of Dr. Dave Dingman, ReSurge’s first Consulting Medical Officer, who...
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A smiling woman, Matolase Mtonga, wears medical scrubs and a cap with text. The background is plain white.
In Loving Memory of Dr. Matolase Mtonga
ZAMBIA
Dr. Matolase Mtonga: A brilliant and compassionate force in the field of reconstructive surgery. She...
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A ReSurge Kenya surgical team in blue gowns and masks performs an operation in a well-equipped operating room, with surgical instruments and supplies arranged on a nearby table.
Our First Trip of 2021: ReSurge in Kenya
KENYA
In their first trip of 2021, ReSurge volunteers visit Kenya and witness the remarkable work of Dr. Peter...
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Tyson Clark, dressed in a tuxedo, smiles at the camera while seated at a formal event, with other people and tables visible in the blurred background.
In Loving Memory of Tyson Clark
UNITED STATES
Celebrating the Life of Tyson Clark: A Loving Father, Navy Veteran, and Force for Good. His impact will...
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A man and a woman sit on stage in armchairs, engaged in conversation. The woman, embodying the Empowerment Model, smiles in a black outfit with light-colored knee-high boots. They are seated before a small table and a gray curtain backdrop.
ReSurge Honors: An Event Honoring The Empowerment Model
UNITED STATES
Join us at ReSurge Honors event, celebrating empowerment and honoring women in reconstructive surgery....
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A woman in a red dress and headscarf sits on the left, while a young boy lies in a hospital bed on the right. Between them is the 2021 Annual Report’s colorful circular logo with abstract human figures.
The Ripple Effect: 2021 Annual Report
UNITED STATES
Discover the impact of our 2021 ReSurge International Annual Report! Join us in training the next generation...
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A woman in a blue garment, possibly Burn Patient Basanti, holds a young child with visible facial burns or scars. The child wears a bonnet with a red ruffle. Both appear concerned, gazing off to the side against a backdrop of brick walls.
A Mother’s Fierce Hope: Basanti's Story
NEPAL
ReSurge’s patients and their families are brave. They are strong. They are fighters. Some take a bus...
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Two medical professionals sit attentively in a classroom during a virtual training session. A woman in a white lab coat with braided hair is in focus, holding a pen, while a man in maroon scrubs and glasses listens beside her.
eLearning Center Spotlight
UGANDA
ReSurge International was one of the first organizations of our kind to swiftly transition into virtual...
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A person wearing medical scrubs, a face mask, protective glasses, a red hair cover, and high-tech augmented reality magnifying goggles with a small camera attached, standing in a clinical setting.
Do You See What I See? Augmented Reality in the OR
UNITED STATES
ReSurge International partners with Ohana One International Surgical Aid to bring Augmented Reality to...
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Dr. Tinga Nyoni - University of Zimbabwe Hospital Harare, Zimbabwe
Dr. Tinga Nyoni: A Pioneering Woman Surgeon Achieves Highest Board Scores in the Region
ZIMBABWE
The COVID-19 pandemic hit the global surgery sector hard. All international travel was canceled and elective...
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Dr. Bharatendu Swain - Aakar Asha Hospital Hyderabad, India
Pride Is Not a Factor: Dr. Swain on Being a Resurge Humanitarian and Partner
INDIA
For over six years, Dr. Bharatendu Swain has been a ReSurge International Surgical Outreach Partner....
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Graphic featuring the ReSurge International logo above the text "Advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion DEI Statement" on a pale background. Three abstract human figures in different colors highlight the theme of diversity in the logo.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
UNITED STATES
ReSurge International is an international global health organization driven to address surgical inequities...
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Smiling Young Bibas with short hair and plaid shirt holds up right hand, showing five fingers, in front of a teal background.
In Good Hands: The Story of Young Bibas
NEPAL
Discover the amazing story of Bibas, a young man from Nepal who overcame a life-changing injury. Join...
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Dr. Gordon Lee, a man with short black hair wearing a white collared shirt, smiles at the camera. Palm trees and greenery are visible in the blurred background.
How ReSurge is Shaping the Future: A Conversation With Dr. Gordon Lee
UNITED STATES
Learn how Dr. Gordon Lee's work with ReSurge is revolutionizing global surgery. Discover his transformative...
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Lawrence Cai, a smiling man with short black hair, wears a dark suit, white shirt, and tie as he poses confidently in front of a light gray background.
Lawrence Cai: Meet the Laub Fellow Quantifying our Impact
UNITED STATES
Meet Lawrence Cai, 2021 ReSurge International Laub Fellow. Discover his background, work with ReSurge,...
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