SWISSCROSS @SWISSCROSS

Swisscross mobilizes specialized medical teams, to provide complex surgical care and hope to victims of wars. All images posted are with permission of patients. swisscross.org Zürich, Switzerland Joined April 2015

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SWISSCROSS @SWISSCROSS

2 days ago

Life after surgery is life restored. Swisscross Orthopaedic specialist @SarkhellR’s commitment, skill, and precision mean that every surgery is a success. Patients who once struggled to walk are now pain-free, working again, and caring for their families.

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a week ago

“Move beyond the immediate and build patient-centered systems for the lasting recovery of civilians injured in areas affected by conflicts.” #worldpatientsafetyday2025 swisscross.org/stories/rebuil…

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a week ago

“Hope starts here.” At Swisscross, we restore more than bodies — we restore dignity and a future. 💙 Your support helps us bring life-changing surgery to those who need it most. Learn more 👉🏼 swisscross.org/donate #HumanitarianSurgery #ChangingLives

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a month ago

Too many people in #Afghanistan live without access to surgery that could transform their lives. At Swisscross, our teams fill the gap through short, intensive missions providing reconstructive & heart surgery where it’s needed most. #ReconstructiveSurgery #HumanitarianSurgery

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a month ago

In 2022, we launched our Electronic Triage Tool, a multilingual, secure, and scalable mobile application built to connect frontline healthcare workers in refugee camps and remote clinics with our surgical teams in Erbil. A rapid, accurate patient referrals system #HealthTech

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2 months ago

Leadership in Focus: Caroline Faraj on her Role as a Swisscross Board Member. #QandA ⁦@cfaraj⁩ swisscross.org/stories/leader…

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Nyra Mahmood @Nyra_Mah

2 months ago

Such a powerful addition to @SWISSCROSS board. Looking forward to working together and building upon humanitarian missions in Iraq and Afghanistan @cfaraj 💯

SWISSCROSS @SWISSCROSS

2 months ago

Such a powerful addition to @SWISSCROSS board. Looking forward to working together and building upon humanitarian missions in Iraq and Afghanistan @cfaraj 💯

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SWISSCROSS @SWISSCROSS

2 months ago

We’re delighted to welcome @cfaraj to the Swisscross Board of Directors. An award-winning journalist with over 30 years of experience, Caroline brings powerful insight to our mission of healing through reconstructive surgery in crisis zones. #HumanitarianAction #Leadership

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2 months ago

"Surgery is not a luxury. It is a lifesaving, cost-effective intervention that underpins resilient health systems. Without urgent investment, millions will continue to suffer and die from treatable conditions." news-medical.net/news/20250715/…

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SWISSCROSS @SWISSCROSS

2 months ago

Swisscross' retrospective study, “Postoperative Care After Reconstructive Surgery for Burn Contractures in Communities Affected by War: A Retrospective Study in Iraq,” underscores the power of follow‑up care. Read the key findings in our latest #Blog👇 swisscross.org/stories/buildi…

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SWISSCROSS @SWISSCROSS

2 months ago

66% of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) in low- and middle-income countries are caused by preventable injuries, while 1.7 billion children still lack access to surgical care. Swisscross is committed to closing the gap & restoring futures through humanitarian surgery. 🏥

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2 months ago

🔴 Displacement, poverty, and a fragile health system — the triple burden facing thousands in Iraq. This isn’t just a medical issue. It’s a social, economic, and human rights emergency. At Swisscross we endeavour to make impact through free, life-changing reconstructive surgery.

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2 months ago

Swisscross’s Mission in Iraq: Reconstruct, Restore, Rebuild. From the very start, Swisscross has focused on #reconstructivesurgery for the most vulnerable communities. Operating from the Centre of Excellence for Complex Care at Zheen International Hospital in #Erbil since 2021.

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3 months ago

The first half of 2025 - from open-heart surgeries in Kabul to complex reconstructions in Erbil, each mission is a testament to patient resilience and the dedication of our teams. #Blogpost swisscross.org/stories/half-a…

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3 months ago

Like so many displaced by conflict, Ahmad endured pain no child should face. Swisscross provides surgical care & long-term support refugees like him urgently need — but we can’t do it alone. This World Refugee Day, stand with us. Support healing. Support hope. #WorldRefugeeDay

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3 months ago

In the lead-up to World Refugee Day, we honour the millions displaced by war, conflict, poverty, and lack of access to medical care. At Swisscross, we provide life-changing surgical treatment to those who would otherwise go without — restoring function, dignity, and hope. 💙

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3 months ago

In June 2025, Swisscross carried out a focused humanitarian mission dedicated to maxillofacial & plastic surgeries, bringing renewed hope to individuals affected by trauma, congenital conditions, & conflict-related injuries- through expert surgical care and compassionate support.

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3 months ago

After fracturing her leg following a car accident, three-year-old Sakar needed surgeons to remove damaged & infected tissue from her wounds and provided skin grafting. She now has a plaster cast to aid in her recovery and repair. #HumanitarianSurgery #JuneHumanitarianMissionErbil