Saving Lives Through Safer Surgery®

Kris Torgeson is stepping down as Global CEO of Lifebox, after leading Lifebox through a period of significant growth and impact. She leaves the organization with expanded reach, stronger partnerships, and a solid strategic foundation.   “After over nine years of transformative leadership, Kris Torgeson leaves Lifebox in a position of genuine strength, both programmatically and strategically,” said Dr. Tom Weiser, Lifebox Global Governance Council Chair. “Our partnerships...

On this World Health Day, the call to act “Together for health. Stand with science” reminds us that better health outcomes do not come from good intentions alone. They come from using evidence, strengthening systems, and supporting health workers to provide safer care every day. In Rwanda, I have seen what that...

This year, Lifebox worked side by side with local health providers, hospitals, and health ministries to make surgery safer for patients in dozens of countries. Through trusted partnerships and evidence-based programs, we focused on strengthening surgical systems, supporting teams to embed safer practices into everyday care, and delivering measurable improvements in patient safety.  Below are a few moments from the year that...