The Field That Was Hiding in Plain Sight
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The Field That Was Hiding in Plain Sight

Almost a third of the world’s illness can be treated with surgery, yet global health long ignored it. Here’s what global surgery is and why it matters.

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Dr. Jill Mayunga
MAY 05, 20261 MIN READ

SWEL Perspectives

Analysis, commentary, and policy briefs from the SWEL team at the intersection of surgical equity, health systems, and gender justice.

Global Surgery Policy

Kenya Just Made Surgery a National Promise

In 2026, Kenya launched its first National Surgical Services Strategic Plan. Here’s what it means for patients, how it fits Africa’s NSOAP wave, and why it matters.

Dr. Jill Mayunga1 MIN READ
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