“ As confronting as these images are - we have to face them because they are reality of surgical access, not on the fringes of developing societies but for the majority of it “
The urgent need for surgical care in the world's poorest regions is widely unrecognised.
In 2010, an estimated 16·9 million lives (32·9% of all deaths worldwide) were lost from conditions needing surgical care.
This figure well surpassed the number of deaths from HIV/AIDS (1·46 million), tuberculosis (1·20 million), and malaria (1·17 million) combined.
Global Surgery 2030: evidence and solutions for achieving health, welfare, and economic development
The Lancet Commission on Global Surgery
Published: April 28, 2015
the story
5 billion people worldwide lack timely and affordable access to surgical care resulting in high rates of avoidable disabilities and mortality
“ I think one of the hard things about being a photographer, is that every photo you take, you live. You’re watching a moment unfold, and you have to take a perspective that is both subjective and objective. Most of these images I only really emotionally process after the fact, as you use the lens as a barrier. There have been many times that I feel like crying whilst covering my face with the camera — but then you have to remember why you’re there, to tell someone else’s story that needs to be told. “
Woodrow Wilson 2018
We immerse ourselves in the enchanting melodies of local music and the grace of traditional dances that bind communities. These cultures, intricately woven into their surroundings, represent a level of resilience that ought to inspire others. Yet, beneath the surface, a haunting silence lingers – the absence of adequate surgical care that burdens these very communities. This compelling documentary unearths the stark disparities in surgical care across various nations compared to the care readily available in Australia.
