CNIS is the world’s largest organization for international surgery. We believe in the value of human life and that all humans can be cared for if we work together. We work in the following areas in order to achieve this goal:

- Injury Prevention
- Preventing Maternal Deaths
- Teaching Teachers
- Direct Help

 

CNIS is committed to empowering low-income countries to create an environment where the risk from injuries is minimal and all people receive adequate surgical care. CNIS believes in sharing knowledge, expertise and experience to promote lasting and sustainable improvements in health and safety in the developing world.

Our mission is to improve maternal health, increase safety, and build local capacity in low-income countries by:

• Offering surgical & obstetrical skills training and knowledge transfer
• Promoting initiatives and infrastructure to prevent injury and improve safety
• Supporting surgical information systems and technology.

 

CNIS has trained almost 20,000 surgeons and medical students, offering them valuable skills to help millions of Africans each year.