The AAAC brings together anaesthesia providers from across the continent, and partners from around the world. But what makes a valuable partnership, and what are some concrete steps international groups can take to be most supportive in the next three years? We asked three incredible champions for safe anaesthesia – Dr Mwemezi Kaino, Head of […]
Lifebox and The University of Global Health Equity announce new partnership for safer anesthesia and surgical care.
Lifebox is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Jannicke Mellin-Olsen—an extraordinary leader, a fierce advocate, and a true force for safe anesthesia worldwide. Her impact is immeasurable, and her legacy will be felt in operating rooms around the world for generations to come. Dr. Mellin-Olsen dedicated her life to making anesthesia safer. As past […]
In an article in the ASA Monitor, Dr. Brian Vaughan, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Charitable Foundation Board Member and the 2022 University of Cincinnati team captain, reflects on the impact of the ASA-Lifebox Resident Challenge and why participants should join. Read the full article here. The ASA-Lifebox Resident Challenge is an annual peer-to-peer fundraiser […]
Exploring the Use of a Fit-for-Purpose Surgical Headlight in Sub-Saharan Africa: - Lifebox
Lifebox announces the appointment of Pauline Philip as Interim Chair of its Global Governance Council. Pauline is one of the founders of Lifebox and as Director of Patient Safety at the World Health Organization (WHO) was instrumental in developing the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist
Namukabo Werungah is a health and science reporter from Nairobi with a passion for maternal health. We spoke to her at the recent General Assembly of the United Nations (UNGA), following a side event hosted by Jhpiego, GE Foundation, Safe Surgery 2020 and the G4 Alliance. Featuring our global CEO Kris Torgeson, the panel addressed […]
Michael is a senior anaesthetist at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead and St George Hospital, Kogarah, in Sydney. He’s also Chair of the Overseas Aid Committee for ANZCA, serves on the Overseas Development and Education Committee in the ASA, Chair of the Paediatric Committee of the WFSA, and adjunct Professor of Anaesthesiology at the University […]
Key relationships: Global CEO and Board; Development Advisory Council members; senior staff and external stakeholders Salary & benefits: Commensurate with experience + excellent benefits. INTRODUCTION Lifebox is a global non-profit organization registered in the United States and the United Kingdom dedicated to improving surgical safety in low and middle-income countries. Founded in 2011 by the […]
Education is a key component of Lifebox’s work, because we know that equipment alone isn’t the solution – lives are saved by the team that knows how to use it. So our materials are designed to help in-country and visiting healthcare providers get the most out of their oximeter. How do you make technical instructions easy and engaging to follow? […]
