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Two surgeons in green scrubs and masks perform surgery on a patient in an operating room in Nepal and Vietnam, focused on their work under bright surgical lights with essential equipment visible in the background.
ReSurge Awarded USAID Grants for Essential Equipment in Nepal and Vietnam
VIETNAM
ReSurge International was awarded $4,000,000 in grant funds from the United States Agency for International...
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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 black medical scrubs and a black surgical cap smiles at the camera against a plain white background. The cap features white text honoring pioneering women in reconstructive surgery, such as Dr. Pramila Shakya.
Dr. Pramila Shakya: Pioneering Women in Reconstructive Surgery
NEPAL
Dr. Shakya is a maxillofacial surgeon at the Nepal Cleft and Burn Center at Kirtipur Hospital in Kathmandu....
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Dr. Lorena Escudero, wearing black medical scrubs and a black surgical cap, smiles at the camera against a plain white background.
Dr. Lorena Escudero: Pioneering Women in Reconstructive Surgery
ECUADOR
Dr. Escudero is a plastic surgeon at Luis Vernaza Hospital in Guayaquil, Ecuador, the largest nonprofit...
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Dr. Farzana Ibrahim, dressed in black medical scrubs and a matching cap that read "Pioneering Women in Reconstructive Surgery," smiles at the camera against a plain white background.
Dr. Farzana Ibrahim: Pioneering Women in Reconstructive Surgery
BANGLADESH
Dr Ibrahim is a senior registrar in the plastic surgery department at Birdem General Hospital (Bangladesh...
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Dr. Faith Muchemwa - Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Faith Muchemwa: Pioneering Women in Reconstructive Surgery
ZIMBABWE
Dr. Muchemwa is a consultant plastic and reconstructive  surgeon, at Parirenyatwa Hospital at the...
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Dr. Celma Issufo, wearing black medical scrubs and a matching surgical cap, stands against a white background, looking at the camera with a slight smile.
Dr. Celma Issufo: Pioneering Women in Reconstructive Surgery
MOZAMBIQUE
Dr. Issufo is the plastic surgery service director at Mozambique’s Maputo Central Hospital. She treats...
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Three photos: Top left, two doctors perform microsurgery in Nepal using microscopes; bottom left, another surgery scene with medical staff; right, a young boy in a hospital gown smiles, sitting on a hospital bed.
Life-Changing Microsurgery in Nepal
NEPAL
ReSurge empowers local surgeons in Nepal with microsurgery skills, fostering confidence and improving...
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Two surgeons wearing masks, gowns, and caps concentrate on performing surgery under bright lights in an operating room—demonstrating skilled techniques vital to burn care education as one uses magnifying glasses while both focus intently on the patient.
Burn Care Education in Mozambique
MOZAMBIQUE
In late August 2016, a visiting educator team made ReSurge’s inaugural visit to Mozambique, as part of...
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A woman wearing blue medical scrubs with a "ReSurge International" logo, part of the visiting educator program, stands outside near a building, smiling at the camera. There are plants and windows in the background.
Improving Nursing and Specialty Care in Bhutan
BHUTAN
Discover how ReSurge's Visiting Educator trips to Bhutan transform hand surgery and burn care, making...
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A smiling burn survivor wearing a blue "Faith Camp" T-shirt sits at a table, showing scars on his arms. A bed with a patterned cover is visible in the background.
Creating Lasting Impact in Zambia
ZAMBIA
A patient story as told by Dr. Goran Jovic. At first, I did not notice anything unusual about him. I...
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A smiling nurse in a white uniform and cap holds medical charts, standing in a hospital hallway where Burn Patient Kanchana is being cared for, with another nurse blurred in the background.
An Empowered Survivor | Kanchana
INDIA
Kanchana is a bright young nurse in Sri Lanka. She graduated eleventh out of 30,000 nursing students...
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Two medical professionals in blue scrubs and caps, including Bill McClure, examine a young child in a red shirt. The woman speaks gently to the child while the man observes closely. Drawings are visible on the wall behind them.
Training the Next Generation of Surgeons in Cuba
CUBA
Dr. Bill McClure's transformative journey from cardiovascular surgery to plastic surgery and his dedication...
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Two people sit close together on stone steps, smiling at the camera. Both wear colorful knit hats and warm clothing, with Priyanka on the left leaning affectionately against the other. The wall behind them is cracked and weathered.
The Road to Hope | Priyanka
NEPAL
Experience the incredible journey of Vijay and Priyanka as they overcome snow-covered roads in the Himalayas...
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A smiling boy named Luis Fernando with short hair stands shirtless against a blue background, extending his right arm, which appears scarred and healing, possibly from burns or surgery. He wears a necklace and blue jeans.
The Real Impact of Surgery | Luis Fernando
ECUADOR
Burned and unable to use his arm, Luis Fernando's life changed when ReSurge's surgical team stepped in....
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Three photos show Punkaj, a boy with burn scars on his chest and neck. Left: wounds healing; middle: further healed; right: older, with more healed skin, hands together in a gesture of greeting or prayer in each photo.
The Incredible Impact | Punkaj
INDIA
ReSurge's Surgical Outreach Program in India changes the life of Punkaj, highlighting the power of reconstructive...
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A woman with visible burn scars on her neck and chest, dressed in a pink patterned top and wearing a headscarf, smiles warmly at the camera in a softly lit indoor setting, radiating Hasan's spirit of resilience.
The Character and Spirit of Hasan
INDIA
A story of survival and strength as Hasan fights societal judgment and seeks treatment for her burn...
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A doctor in a white coat and glasses examines a patient closely for a possible hyena bite, holding a medical instrument, with the patient sitting in the foreground.
Seeking Advice on a Hyena Bite
ZAMBIA
Find out how Dr. Goran Jovic collaborated with ReSurge Grand Rounds to repair a teenager's face after...
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An older man in a red cap and blazer sits on a couch next to a smiling boy with bandaged injuries on his arm and chest. Indoors, Rinchin holds a white bag on his lap, offering comfort and support to the child.
Restoring future dreams | Rinchin
NEPAL
Discover the inspiring story of Rinchin, a burn survivor who aims to be a movie star. Witness his journey...
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A young girl with a large facial nevus is pictured with a woman in two side-by-side photos labeled 2014 and 2015, showing her a year apart and smiling in the second photo.
Removing Stigma | Huynh
VIETNAM
Huynh, born with a congenital hairy nevus, finds hope through transformative surgery. Breaking free from...
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A smiling woman sits beside Nguyen, a young boy with a bandaged arm held by a man in blue medical scrubs and a colorful surgical cap. Several people are seated in the background.
Without Surgery, School Was Not Within His Reach | Nguyen
VIETNAM
Nguyen, born with fused fingers on each hand, gets life-changing surgery for a chance at education and...
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Lilliam stands outdoors holding a photo of three children smiling together, surrounded by lush green plants and trees.
Reconnecting with Lilliam After More Than 10 Years
NICARAGUA
Discover the power of reconstructive surgery as Lilliam's life takes a remarkable turn, defying the limitations...
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