Strengthening Surgical Services Through Cluster Hospitals 

This symposium explores innovative strategies to enhance global surgical care by leveraging the collaborative power of cluster hospitals. Bringing together surgeons, healthcare leaders, and policymakers, the session will delve into how interconnected hospital networks can optimize resources, expand access to high-quality surgical services, and address disparities in low-resource settings. Join us to shape the future of global surgery through collaboration and innovation

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Integrating Primary and Tertiary Care

This session will explore strategies to improve coordination between primary healthcare providers and specialized surgical centers, ensuring seamless patient care while enhancing patient access and outcomes.  Key focus areas include strengthening referral pathways, decentralizing surgical services, and collaborative initiatives to bridge service gaps. The discussion will highlight policy frameworks, best practices, and innovative approaches to optimize and strengthen healthcare delivery across different levels of care. 

Service & Sustainability

As healthcare services continue to evolve, ensuring their long-term sustainability is crucial. This session will explore key strategies and best practices for maintaining and expanding established services. Speakers will share insights on successful healthcare initiatives and the measures taken to ensure their continued effectiveness

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International Perspectives on Global Surgery

This session will provide a global perspective on surgical care, highlighting innovative approaches and challenges in diverse settings. Speakers will share insights on advancing neurosurgery across international healthcare systems, delivering trauma care in conflict zones, and providing surgical services to remote regions through mobile hospital initiatives. The discussion will showcase lessons learned and strategies to improve global surgical accessibility and outcomes

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Enhancing Surgical Safety and Efficiency

Focusing on surgical safety and efficiency, this symposium will discuss balancing surgical necessity, improving maternal health assessment, and enhancing trauma care in resource-limited settings. Experts will also explore strategies for better emergency, operation and critical care integration. Overall, the symposium aims to offer valuable strategies to improve safety and efficiency in various surgical contexts

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Equity & Accessibility: Strengthening Surgical Services in Rural Areas

This session will address healthcare disparities by highlighting the challenges of delivering surgical care in rural settings compared to urban areas. Speakers will explore strategies to improve access, including the use of technology, workforce training, and systemic reforms. The focus will be on ensuring that specialized surgical services in underserved regions are delivered safely, efficiently, and with proper follow-up care, ultimately enhancing healthcare equity

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Public-Private Collaboration in Surgical Services

Public-private partnerships are reshaping surgical care by improving access, reducing wait times, and optimizing resources. This symposium will showcase successful collaborations between MOH and private healthcare providers in surgery and anesthesia services, including laparoscopic surgery and radiosurgery. Speakers will discuss operational models, challenges, and future opportunities to bridge healthcare gaps through these partnerships​

Surgical emergencies and disaster management

This symposium will highlight the urgent and critical aspects of surgical care in emergencies and disaster situations. Speakers will share their experiences in managing such crises, discussing key strategies, challenges, and solutions for delivering life-saving surgical care. The session will emphasize the importance of coordination, resource optimization, and best practices to enhance response efforts with available capacities