International Student Surgical Network

An international non-profit organization for medical, public health, nursing students, residents, young doctors and early career professionals in the field of global surgery. We represent over 5,000 members in over 80 countries and 50+ fully established National Working Groups (NWGs) across all world regions. InciSioN’s international work is coordinated by the International Team (IT) and led by the Executive Board (EB).

WHAT IS GLOBAL SURGERY ?

Global Surgery is defined as a fastgrowing area of study, research, practice, and advocacy that seeks to improve health outcomes and achieve health equity for all people who need surgical and anaesthesia care, with a special emphasis on underserved populations and populations in crisis. It uses collaborative, cross-sectoral, and transnational approaches and is a synthesis of population-based strategies with individual surgical and anaesthesia care.

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What is ACAN?

The Acute Care Action Network (ACAN) is a global coalition coordinated by the World Health Organization (WHO) that brings together stakeholders working to improve timely access to essential emergency, critical, and operative (ECO) care.

ACAN supports countries in advancing national surgical, obstetric, and anesthesia plans (NSOAPs) and strengthening ECO systems as part of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Its focus includes: capacity Building, policy development, data-driven action, and implementation support.

What is the ECO Resolution ?

The ECO Resolution, otherwise known as WHA Resolution 76.2, is a landmark WHO resolution passed at the World Health Assembly that recognizes Emergency, Critical, and Operative (ECO) care as essential components of UHC and health system strengthening.

It calls on member states to:

Develop national plans for ECO care
Invest in training and workforce development
Strengthen data collection and monitoring
Ensure equitable access across populations

What does being part of ACAN mean for InciSioN?

By joining ACAN, members commit to collaborative efforts that integrate surgery, emergency, and critical care into health systems planning — especially in low-resource settings.

How will InciSioN get involved?

InciSioN Members & Alumni will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience and receive mentorship directly from the WHO.

INCISION STRATEGIC PLAN 2025-2029

(published April 12th, 2025)

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STRATEGIC PLAN 2025-2029

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The InciSioN Strategic Plan 2025–2029 outlines our vision for a future where youth are recognized as essential leaders in shaping surgical, obstetric, trauma, and anesthesia (SOTA) systems. Grounded in equity, resilience, and inclusion, this plan presents a bold roadmap to mobilize grassroots action, amplify youth voices in global health governance, and build transdisciplinary solutions for stronger surgical systems worldwide.

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