International Surgical Health Initiative (ISHI)

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International Surgical Health Initiative (ISHI) ISHI provides free surgical care to underserved communities around the world. ISHI
ISHI Global
ISHI (Canada) Inc.

We wrapped up our mission with 101 surgeries (a new record!), couldn’t be more humbled and grateful for the experience w...
10/11/2026

We wrapped up our mission with 101 surgeries (a new record!), couldn’t be more humbled and grateful for the experience we get to share with not only our volunteers but the local team at TQMH.

OR Day 4 - 21 more surgeries completed, bringing us to 82 of our 96 scheduled operations for the week.With just one day ...
10/10/2026

OR Day 4 - 21 more surgeries completed, bringing us to 82 of our 96 scheduled operations for the week.

With just one day left in the OR, teams are working hard to finish strong. Sharing a few more photos of our urology team putting the TURP machine to good use, too!

OR Day 3 is behind us! 20 more surgeries completed, bringing us to 61 of our 96 scheduled operations for the week!Our IS...
10/09/2026

OR Day 3 is behind us! 20 more surgeries completed, bringing us to 61 of our 96 scheduled operations for the week!

Our ISHI volunteers and local hospital team are working together to make it all happen and we couldn’t be more grateful to be here.

Our newest urologist, Dr. Dock Winston, has been putting our TURP machine to good use, performing prostate surgeries alo...
10/08/2026

Our newest urologist, Dr. Dock Winston, has been putting our TURP machine to good use, performing prostate surgeries alongside his resident, Dr. Meher Pandher.

The machine was generously donated by longtime ISHI volunteer and urologist Dr. Vlad Bargman, and after a check by the local biomedical engineer, we’re happy to report it’s still going strong!

Our urology team has hit its stride and is looking forward to putting it to good use throughout the rest of the week.

For the first time, we were able to bring hernia trusses on a mission! These supportive garments help provide temporary ...
10/08/2026

For the first time, we were able to bring hernia trusses on a mission! These supportive garments help provide temporary relief and support for patients waiting for hernia surgery.

Here’s one of our patients receiving his, which he’ll wear until he can return to have his second hernia repaired.

A big thank you to our volunteer Decker for tracking these down for us!

(photo shared with patient permission)

OR day 2 was a success! A 16-hour day at the hospital to finish a few late cases, bringing us to 21 surgeries today and ...
10/08/2026

OR day 2 was a success! A 16-hour day at the hospital to finish a few late cases, bringing us to 21 surgeries today and 41 for the week already.

Our local hospital team has been incredible and we’re really finding our rhythm together. Not bad for a medical team that only came together a couple of days ago!

Education is a big part of what ISHI does outside of the operating room.Today, 35 members of the Ghana National Fire Ser...
10/08/2026

Education is a big part of what ISHI does outside of the operating room.

Today, 35 members of the Ghana National Fire Service completed a combination CPR/AED and Stop the Bleed training at the Akuapem North Fire Station, building skills in cardiovascular resuscitation and hemorrhage control. They’re now certified and ready to assist in emergencies.

A strong start with a busy triage day today. It was a full day meeting patients, getting everyone assessed and ready for...
10/04/2026

A strong start with a busy triage day today. It was a full day meeting patients, getting everyone assessed and ready for the week of surgeries ahead.

We ended the day with a birthday party for one of our PACU nurses who has been on 10+ ISHI missions. Happy birthday, Tracey!

A little culture before the busy week of surgery! We spent part of today with our fellow nonprofit Global Mamas, learnin...
10/04/2026

A little culture before the busy week of surgery!

We spent part of today with our fellow nonprofit Global Mamas, learning how traditional Ghanaian beads are made and trying our hand at making a few ourselves.

Then tonight, the ISHI and hospital teams came together for dinner, games and our first full team debrief.

We made it to Ghana! 🇬🇭All 30 of our volunteers are here, along with boxes full of the medical supplies we’ll use throug...
10/03/2026

We made it to Ghana! 🇬🇭

All 30 of our volunteers are here, along with boxes full of the medical supplies we’ll use throughout the week.

A very big week ahead.

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Jersey City, NJ
07302

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