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Upasuaji International Healing Communities Building Futures Healthcare Centered Community Development Beyond the operating room A new vision for global surgery Upasuaji International envisions thriving communities in SubSaharan Africa achieved through equitable access to lifechanging surgical care and the empowerment of local healthcare providers. Global surgery initiatives have struggled to address the complex surgical care access crisis. Upasuaji International proposes a new approach Healthcare Centered Community Development HCCD. This model inspired by the historical role of central institutions in nurturing strong communities envisions building communities around health centers.