Lancet Commission on Global Surgery

Universal access to safe, affordable surgical and anesthesia care when needed saves lives, prevents disability, and promotes economic growth.

Read our policy briefs to learn more:

Dr Jim Kim: Address to The Lancet Commission on Global Surgery

The Lancet: Global Surgery

Global Surgery 2030

Global Surgery 2030

Report Overview

The economics of surgery

The economics of surgery

A powerful argument for investment

Assessing access

Assessing access

Indicators for a healthy surgical system

National governments

National governments

Actions and opportunities for governments

International community

International community

Financing and supporting a global scale-up

Measure and plan

Measure and plan

A quick reference

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