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New Collaboration With Turkish Ministry Of Health And Universities For Value-Based Healthcare Project
UNITAR and the Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) have entered into a strategic partnership with the Turkish Ministry of Health, Marmara University School of Medicine, and Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University School of Medicine for the implementation of the Value-based Healthcare (VBHC) programme.

Towards High-Value Health Systems
Watch here a special introduction to high-value health systems by Professor Rifat Atun.

Launch of the Value-Based Healthcare Hub
The Value-Based Healthcare Hub officially launched on 23 November 2021, acting as a platform and resource on value-based healthcare.

Breast Cancer: Beyond and Always
Hear some words from Miss Universe 2019, Ms. Zozibini Tunzi, speaking on the importance of investing in and strengthening surgical systems and breast cancer care.

Breast Cancer: The Whole Care System Will Change
Listen to some words from Ms. Meni Styliadou from Takeda EUCAN on the importance of patient-centred care in ensuring that resources are being used to address patients’ needs.

Breast Cancer: Putting the Patient at the Centre
Here a few words from Dr. Miriam Mutebi, a breast, surgical oncologist at Aga Khan University Hospital. Dr. Mutebi describes the method used by her colleagues and herself to identify all possible treatment options for a patient and ultimately work with the patient and their family to decide on a treatment plan.

Listen In: A Discussion on Breast Cancer and Patient-Centred Approaches
The Global Surgery Foundation and UNITAR hosted a special online event as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join us and learn more about the role of surgery in breast cancer care, how we can improve health outcomes and how we can continue to improve access to treatment in low-income and resource-limited settings.