In ONE decade COSECSA has increased the proportion of women surgeons in East, Central and South Africa from 9% to 27%!

Meanwhile in Australasia, relatively static at ~18%.
Ditto UK at ~17%

Time to take inspiration and push harder.
#ILookLikeASurgeon 💪

https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/bulletin/2025/february-2025-volume-110-issue-2/global-collaborations-help-expand-surgical-workforce-opportunities-for-women/