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Global Surgery alumnus publishes key study on neonatal surgical services in Bangladesh

Congratulations to Dr Md Sharif Imam, an alumnus of the Oxford University Global Surgery Group, on the recent publication of his paper in the Journal of Paediatric Surgeons of Bangladesh.

Professor Kokila Lakhoo wins Vice-Chancellor’s Award for global impact

The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) is proud to celebrate Professor Kokila Lakhoo, who has received a 2025 Vice-Chancellor’s Award in the category, Making a Difference Globally.

Professor Kokila Lakhoo shortlisted for a Vice-Chancellor’s Award

The University has announced the shortlist for the Vice-Chancellor's Awards 2025, and we are thrilled to share that Professor Kokila Lakhoo has been nominated in the Making a Difference Globally Award category.

Blog posts

From research to impact: Presenting at the 2025 SAAPS Congress

Dr Dennis Mazingi from Oxford University Global Surgery Group reflects on his participation at the 2025 South African Association of Paediatric Surgeons (SAAPS) Congress.

From Oxford to South Africa: A global effort to strengthen paediatric surgery

Professor Kokila Lakhoo was recently invited by Dr Elliot Motloung to visit Sefako Makghato University (SMU) in the North West Province of South Africa. The purpose of this visit was to develop neonatal skills and to discuss and support the development of paediatric surgery within the province.

Our activities at the COSECSA conference in Zimbabwe

Professor Kokila Lakhoo reports on her research group's attendance at the 2024 College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) Conference in Zimbabwe. As well as joining a team of examiners, members from the Oxford University Global Surgery Group ran the BAPS HG neonatal skills course, a research seminar, and a point of care ultrasound course during their trip from 29 November to 8 December 2024.