Healthcare Centered Community Development

Healing communities, Building futures

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Beyond the operating room

A new vision for global surgery

Global surgery initiatives have struggled to address the complex surgical care access crisis. Upasuaji International proposes a new approach: Healthcare Centered Community Development (HCCD).

This model, inspired by the historical role of central institutions in nurturing strong communities, envisions building communities around health centers. This approach focuses on improving access to care, creating jobs, developing infrastructure, and promoting education, ensuring a sustainable solution to the global surgery crisis.

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Our Name

Upasuaji means “surgery” in Swahili.

It is pronounced OO-PA-SU-AH-Gee.

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Upasuaji International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN # 47-4770104.

Contact us at info@upasuaji.com.

By building capacity within communities and investing in sustainable infrastructure, we’re not just providing care, we’re creating a permanent foundation for health.

Lynsay Balukuma

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