SU Global Surgery
@SU_GlobalSurg
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Centre for Global Surgery Stellenbosch University South Africa
Cape Town
Joined October 2021
📢 The data collection window for the Fracture Evaluation Management Understanding & Research (FEMUR) study is open from 1 Feb – 30 June 2025! ✅ 79 countries enrolled ✅ 454 hospitals participating ✅ Data collection underway globally! #FEMURStudy @kathryn_chu_sa @SUhealthsci
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Equitable Access to Surgery: A conversation with Prof. @kathryn_chu_sa and Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka on the urgent need for equitable surgical care worldwide. Catch the full episode: #HealthEquity #GlobalHealth #HealthcareAccess #SurgicalCare @SUhealthsci
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📱 Can WhatsApp revolutionize fracture care? This study assesses its role as a mobile health platform supporting non-specialist doctors in managing fractures in South Africa. #DigitalHealth #FractureCare @kathryn_chu_sa @SUhealthsci
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The Centre for Global Surgery is proud to see Prof. @kathryn_chu_sa contribute as a panelist in the "Advancing Women in Surgical Healthcare in Africa: What Must Change?" webinar, hosted by the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE). #Healthcare #WomenInSurgery @SUhealthsci
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🌍Trauma Care Research in LMICs! The Centre for Global Surgery participated in the Equi-injury: NIHR Global Health Group meeting in Ghana, with Prof. @kathryn_chu_sa, Tamlyn Mac Quene and Yeukai Chideya representing South Africa. #InjuryResearch #EquitableHealthcare @SUhealthsci
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RT @drjackoids: Our 3rd @Equi_Injury @NIHRglobal group kicks off in Ghana. Bringing the brains to the evidence to develop equitable solutio…
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Compliments of the new season! 🌟 The team is back and ready to tackle new challenges, spark ideas, and make 2025 a year of growth and success. Let’s get to work! 💪#NewYear #FreshStart #Motivation @SUhealthsci @kathryn_chu_sa
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✨Season's Greetings from our Research Centre! As we reflect on a year of discovery and progress, we are grateful for our incredible FMHS community, collaborators, and dedicated followers. We wish everyone a joyful festive season ✨ @SUhealthsci @kathryn_chu_sa
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🚨 New research alert! Our PhD candidate uncovers key barriers to accessing timely appendectomy in the Western Cape from both the perspective of patient and surgeon. Must-read insights into shared challenges and potential solutions! 🌍🩺 #GlobalSurgery
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Team CGS wraps up 2024 on a high note—literally! Hiking Lion's Head and celebrating an incredible year together. Here's to new heights in 2025! #TeamCGS #HikingAdventures #2024Reflections" @kathryn_chu_sa @SUhealthsci
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Key findings! Our recent publication highlighted telemedicine successfully triaged 25% of referrals without the need for in-person consultations. A step forward for accessible and efficient healthcare! #Healthcare #Telemedicine #GlobalSurgery
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RT @Fostino21: Great initiative @kathryn_chu_sa @ChrisDodgion @G4Alliance444. We would like to implement the same @GSU_Rwanda @Surgical_RW.…
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@sherrywren, an extraordinary professor at @SU_GlobalSurg is a valued contributor to our Humanitarian Surgery online course which teaches surgeons humanitarian principles and prepares them for working in conflict and disaster settings. #HumanitarianSurgery #GlobalSurgery
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RT @kathryn_chu_sa: Championing the @WHO operative electronic registry to improve surgical care through identifying gaps in surgical volume…
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RT @kathryn_chu_sa: Discussing surgical research with @cosecsa @MichaelMwachiro and @PAACS_ leadership John Tarpley @SU_GlobalSurg at the 2…
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Prof Kathryn Chu is attending the @cosecsa 2024 meeting in Zimbabwe, pictured with Prof Jana Macleod, a fellow WHO Integrated Clinical Care Technical Advisory Group member. #COSECSA #GlobalSurgery
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RT @RCSI_GlobalSurg: RCSI and Stellenbosch University launched the first research specific Global Surgery course, "Essential Research Skill…
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Prof Chu was invited to speak at the South African Clinician Scientist Society Conference! Sharing insights on Partnerships in Clinician Scientist Training. Engaging with leaders shaping the future of medical science. 🇿🇦 #SACSS #ClinicianScientist #Collaboration"
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Prof. Kathryn Chu represented our @Equi_Injury project at #AfCEM2024 in Gaborone, Botswana, advancing equitable trauma care. Grateful for inspiring collaborations, including Dr. Olivier Félix Umuhire, and the stellar job by UB med students! #GlobalSurgery #EmergencyMedicine
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RT @SUhealthsci: Today is #WorldDiabetesDay! 💙 Knowing the types of diabetes and recognising symptoms early can make a real difference. Dro…
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