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Surgery Across the Globe: Trends, Inequities, and the Human Stories in Between

Imagine needing an operation for appendicitis, obstructed childbirth, or a traumatic injury but living too far from a hospital, unable to afford care, or in a place where no surgeon has ever set foot. For billions of people, this isn’t an abstract worry: it’s a daily reality. Surgery often feels like a hallmark of modern medicine—a place where science, skill, and human compassion converge. Yet, who gets that care and who doesn’t depends heavily on where you’re born, what you earn, and the strength of your country’s health system.