Essential Surgery

trong surgical ecosystems are created by building the surgical capacity of communities, and are critical to improving the health and well-being of individuals in resource-limited settings. Johnson & Johnson is taking collaborative action to provide training, supplies and increased advocacy to build surgical capacity, enhancing the lives of millions of people across the globe who lack access to essential surgery.

Essential Surgery

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Our Aspiration: A world where safe, essential and timely surgical care can be accessed by all to save lives, prevent disability, promote economic growth, and reduce social marginalization.

5-Year Target: 50 million people will have had access to safe, essential and timely surgical care.

Status: Exceeded

Our Impact:

• MSSI: Improving Surgical Care in Africa

• Equipping Surgeons to End Obstetric Fistula

• Johnson & Johnson Institute Delivers Training and Education to Healthcare Providers

Ending Fistula, a Debilitating Childbirth Injury

Johnson & Johnson has been a pioneer in investing in partners and programs that reduce the suffering and stigma of obstetric fistula.

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Why Johnson & Johnson Has Made It a Mission to Improve Surgical Care in Africa

As the G4 Alliance plans to discuss safe and affordable surgical care at the 70th annual World Health Assembly this week, a leader at the company, fresh off a trip to the continent, shares why it's a topic that resonates at Johnson & Johnson.

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Ending Fistula, a Debilitating Childbirth Injury

Johnson & Johnson has been a pioneer in investing in partners and programs that reduce the suffering and stigma of obstetric fistula.

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Ethicon Announces Strategic Collaboration With Touch Surgery to Evolve Medical Education

3-D Simulations Put Surgical Training at Fingertips

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Nairobi Surgical Skills Center Addresses Acute Shortage of Surgical Skills in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Dedicated Burn Unit and Operating Theater in Malawi Hospital Offers Children a Second Chance at Life

Imran came running when his mother called him in for lunch and tripped over a pot of hot water on the stove, badly burning his stomach and thighs. Liviness was standing by the fireplace after her bath when her dress caught fire, burning both her legs. Miracle’s mother was serving him roasted potatoes from the stove when the brick supporting the stove gave way toppling the pot with hot potatoes all over him. Florah was chasing a dog when she fell over a frying pan with hot cooking oil, suffering second degree burns on her back and hands.

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Our 2030 Promise

Johnson & Johnson has signed up to the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals—the world’s road map for progress.

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