Lubna Samad

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Dr. Lubna Samad is a leading figure in global surgery, with a research focus on strengthening surgical systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Her work critically examines how resource-limited settings can develop cost-effective, high-quality trauma and acute care models, challenging the assumption that high-income country frameworks are universally applicable. Her highly cited 2020 paper, "Global health, global surgery and mass casualties: II. Mass casualty centre resources, equipment and implementation," demonstrates this by integrating LMIC-derived strategies with the trauma centre concept to optimize care under constraints. With over 20 citations, this work has shaped discussions on scalable surgical capacity building. Dr. Samad’s contributions are pivotal in advancing the field of global surgery, emphasizing equity and practical innovation. Her achievements include leading initiatives to improve surgical access in Pakistan and advocating for the integration of surgical care into global health priorities, making her a key voice for sustainable, context-specific solutions in surgical system strengthening.