Friday, August 10, 2012

Global Surgery Matters

According to the World Health Organization, the statistics are staggering:
  • 11% of global burden of disease can be treated with surgery
  • 2 billion people worldwide have no access to basic surgical care
  • 30% of the world's population receive 75% of surgical care

IVUmed is trying to change that by training more surgeons where they are needed most.

Dr. Sherry Wren discusses the importance of surgery as a global health priority:


Visit our website to find out how you can help and get involved. 

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