Surgical disease accounts for a substantial portion of the global burden of illness — yet access to safe surgery remains profoundly unequal. This episode explores surgery through a global health lens.

We examine disparities in access, workforce distribution, infrastructure, and outcomes, alongside ethical considerations in global surgical partnerships. The episode also reflects on sustainability, training, and the responsibilities of surgeons working across borders.

This chapter broadens perspective, reminding listeners that surgical principles apply worldwide — but must be adapted thoughtfully to local context, resources, and needs.

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