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ReSurge's burn ward in Kampala Uganda
ReSurge to Expand Reconstructive Surgery in Uganda and Tanzania Nearly 7X
UGANDA
ReSurge International is proud to announce a dramatic expansion to scale work in East Africa, expanding...
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Two surgeons wearing masks and scrubs use a surgical microscope during a breast reconstruction operation in a brightly lit operating room. Medical equipment and lights are visible in the background.
Breast Reconstruction is a Matter of Equity in Cancer Care
ETHIOPIA
In many LMICs, breast cancer reconstruction is still seen as a luxury. Training local surgeons, addressing...
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A group of people in gold and red academic gowns, including some from the surgical field, stand together outdoors, smiling for a photo. Some hold bags, with palm trees and a stone wall in the background.
Advancing Reconstructive Surgical Education in Sub-Saharan Africa with a COSECSA Reconstructive Surgery Online Curriculum 
ETHIOPIA
Background  The shortage of reconstructive surgeons in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)...
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A young woman with dark hair and brown eyes smiles softly, burn scars visible on her right cheek. The background is blurred, with sunlight filtering through a nearby window.
Setting the Global Research Agenda for Burn Care: Top Ten Priorities Identified
UNITED STATES
Each year, more than 11 million people worldwide suffer from burn injuries, with over 70% of injuries...
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ReSurge's burn ward in Kampala Uganda
ReSurge to Expand Reconstructive Surgery in Uganda and Tanzania Nearly 7X
UGANDA
ReSurge International is proud to announce a dramatic expansion to scale work in East Africa, expanding...
Read More
Two surgeons wearing masks and scrubs use a surgical microscope during a breast reconstruction operation in a brightly lit operating room. Medical equipment and lights are visible in the background.
Breast Reconstruction is a Matter of Equity in Cancer Care
ETHIOPIA
In many LMICs, breast cancer reconstruction is still seen as a luxury. Training local surgeons, addressing...
Read More
A group of people in gold and red academic gowns, including some from the surgical field, stand together outdoors, smiling for a photo. Some hold bags, with palm trees and a stone wall in the background.
Advancing Reconstructive Surgical Education in Sub-Saharan Africa with a COSECSA Reconstructive Surgery Online Curriculum 
ETHIOPIA
Background  The shortage of reconstructive surgeons in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)...
Read More
A young woman with dark hair and brown eyes smiles softly, burn scars visible on her right cheek. The background is blurred, with sunlight filtering through a nearby window.
Setting the Global Research Agenda for Burn Care: Top Ten Priorities Identified
UNITED STATES
Each year, more than 11 million people worldwide suffer from burn injuries, with over 70% of injuries...
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Two men stand side by side indoors, smiling at the camera. One wears a white lab coat and navy scrubs, highlighting his role in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, while the other wears a blue shirt and carries a black backpack. A poster with text is behind them.
Pioneering Access to Reconstructive Surgery: Dr. Edris Kalanzi
UGANDA
ReSurge Surgical Partner, Dr. Edris Kalanzi, is the first plastic and reconstructive surgeon in all of...
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Two open pages of the 2025 Annual Report: the first shows surgeons operating with “Who We Are”; the second features a smiling patient with bandaged hands and charts showing Annual Report Highlights and global impact statistics, Closing the Gap in care.
Closing the Gap: 2025 Annual Report Highlights
UNITED STATES
Every year, ReSurge International works toward one bold vision: a world where safe, timely, and affordable...
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A woman with curly hair, wearing a white lab coat and a red headband, smiles while standing in front of large windows. She has dark skin, is resting her arm on a railing, and proudly represents the Matolase Mtonga Scholarship.
Congratulations to the Newest Matolase Mtonga Scholarship Winners!
UGANDA
The Matolase Mtonga Scholarship for Women in Reconstructive Surgery is an annual scholarship established...
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A woman and two children smile and play outside on a sunny day, standing on green grass with huts and a clear blue sky in the background—capturing a joyful moment from Gloria's story of learning to walk again through rehabilitation.
Learning to Walk Again: Gloria’s Story
UGANDA
Along the shores of Lake Albert in Uganda, in a small fishing village far from major roads and hospitals,...
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A middle-aged man with short brown hair and glasses, wearing a blue checkered shirt, smiles at the camera against a plain light gray background, reflecting the confidence and positivity inspired by ReSurge.
Why I Give: Dr. Eric Mooney
UNITED STATES
Dr. Eric Mooney, a plastic surgeon from Cooperstown, New York, has been volunteering with ReSurge International...
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Two surgeons in scrubs, masks, and blue caps are looking through a large microscope while performing surgery as ReSurge Surgical Partners in an operating room.
Interview with ReSurge Surgical Partner: Dr. Owen Muzinda
ZIMBABWE
Originally from Zimbabwe, Dr. Owen Muzinda started as a ReSurge surgical trainee with a passion for microsurgery....
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A young child named Mona with dark hair and brown eyes looks directly at the camera, wearing a white shirt and a necklace, with a blurred outdoor background.
Healing by the River: Mona's Story
INDIA
In the outskirts of Dehradun, India, near the Sahastradhara River, lives nine-year-old Mona, a brave...
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Rajkumari Dehradun & Mental Health Counsellors
On Mental Health Day ReSurge Presents: The Connection Cure
UNITED STATES
Restoring Joy and Agency in Medicine October 10, 2025, at 7 am PT on World Mental Health Day, ReSurge...
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A close-up of an adult gently holding a baby's small hand. The baby, lying down in blue shorts with a cartoon print, appears peaceful—unaware of the turbulence echoing from Kathmandu's unrest. Only the upper body and hands are visible.
From Crisis to Care: Helping Patients Amid Kathmandu’s Unrest
NEPAL
Many of you have reached out after hearing news of the current unrest in Nepal, where protests over a...
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Two men stand outdoors smiling at the camera, one holding a young child. Dressed in summer clothes and surrounded by greenery and sunlight, they give off a warm, joyful vibe perfect for a sunny day.
Why I Give: Robert Lin
UNITED STATES
Robert Lin, a monthly ReSurge donor, is Vice President of the product team at Clarify Health. In an interview,...
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Two surgeons in scrubs and masks perform microsurgery using a microscope in an operating room decorated with colorful animal shapes on the walls.
Pioneering Access to Microsurgery in Africa 
ETHIOPIA
ReSurge International has been pioneering access to microsurgery in Sub-Saharan Africa through a research-backed...
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Two brothers stand side by side outdoors. One wears a yellow jacket and striped shirt, while the other sports a plaid jacket over a graphic t-shirt. Both look directly at the camera, with market stalls visible in the background.
He’s my brother. What else could I do?
ETHIOPIA
Fita was a motorcycle taxi driver in Sebata, Ethiopia, when his life changed in an instant. A devastating...
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A young child with short hair smiles gently, resting their arms on a large green ball. The background is softly blurred with a blue bench visible—capturing the impact of ReSurge International’s life-changing programs.
ReSurge International Acquires Physicians for Peace Programs
UNITED STATES
ReSurge International, a leading global surgery nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access...
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A woman with short, light gray hair and glasses smiles gently. This dedicated medical volunteer wears a floral top and small earrings, with a blurred indoor background featuring geometric decor.
Medical Volunteer Nurse Spotlight: Ingrid Crocco
UNITED STATES
We recently interviewed Ingrid Crocco for Women’s History Month. Ingrid is a ReSurge Medical Volunteer...
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Dr. Hau, a smiling man wearing blue medical scrubs and a matching surgical cap that reads "ReSurge International," stands in a well-lit hallway.
Dr. Trung Hau Lê Thua: Pioneering Access to Life-Changing Care for Ethnic Minorities and Women in Vietnam
VIETNAM
Dr. Trung Hau Lê Thua is a true pioneer in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Based in Hue City, Vietnam,...
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A healthcare worker in blue scrubs and a mask washes their hands at a sink, emphasizing surgical care. Their reflection is visible in a mirror, with two soap dispensers and a hygiene poster mounted on the wall.
ReSurge-Led Partnership Enables Surgical Care in War-Affected Areas of Tigray, Ethiopia
ETHIOPIA
Since signing a peace agreement in November 2024, Ethiopia’s Tigray region has worked to rebuild...
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