What an honor to be included in a truly inspirational Presidential Address where @rafasadaba challenged ‼️6000 delegates to ‘find purpose’… at the powerful #EACTS2026 Congratulations @pomyers and the entire #EACTS team on another incredible event 🙏🌍💪🏼

A new chapter for cardiac surgery in Papua New Guinea. ❤️🇵🇬🇸🇬 CSIA is proud to support its second mentorship site at Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH), in partnership with National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS). Through hands-on surgical training, multidisciplinary collaboration, and capacity building in perfusion and intensive care, this partnership aims to strengthen local expertise and expand access to safe, high-quality cardiac care. By investing in people, empowering local teams, and building sustainable surgical services, we can help create a future where more patients have access to life-saving treatment. Local solutions save lives and raise the bar. #CSIA #CardiacSurgery #PapuaNewGuinea #GlobalHealth #RheumaticHeartDisease #HealthEquity #MedicalEducation #CapacityBuilding #SustainableHealthcare #EACTS2026

Sustainable cardiac surgery begins with access, education, and collaboration. ❤️ At #EACTS2026, experts highlighted the importance of local solutions, effective mentorship, and education that responds to real clinical needs. By empowering local teams and strengthening healthcare institutions, we can build sustainable cardiac surgery programmes and improve access to life saving care worldwide. Beyond missions. Towards sustainability. #CSIA #CardiacSurgery #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #MedicalEducation #CardiovascularCare

Thanks @rafasadaba, @EACTS president for the amazing support and mention during your spectacular presidential address! #EACTS2026 #inafricaforafrica

See you later for the #globalcardiacsurgery conversation @EACTS with @IHamamsy, Ahmed Afifi from Aswan Heart Center @HeartMagdi5342, Manuel Valdano, Francis Smith, and @EA_FarkasMD! Hear about our #capetown meeting and what’s next. Details below: Stakeholders and Sustainability in Global Cardiac Surgery 13:45 - 14:45 Room 131 - 132 #EACTS2026 #globalsurgery

How do we build sustainable cardiac surgery systems that truly serve the patients who need them? At EACTS 2026, CSIA brings together stakeholders to explore sustainability, collaboration, local leadership, and the future of global cardiac surgery. Because advancing cardiac surgery isn’t only about innovation, it’s about making sure progress reaches the patients and communities we serve. 📍 CSIA: Stakeholders and Sustainability in Global Cardiac Surgery 🗓️ 9 October 2026 | 13:45–14:45 | Room 131–132 See you at #EACTS2026! #CSIA #CardiacSurgery #GlobalCardiacSurgery #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #CardiovascularCare #Sustainability #HealthcareInnovation #EACTS2026

🌍❤️ The countdown to EACTS 2026 is on! Join us at the 40th EACTS Annual Meeting, taking place 7–10 October in Barcelona, Spain, under the theme “Honouring Our History, Inspiring Our Future.” We look forward to connecting, sharing knowledge, and building meaningful collaborations. 📍 See you in Barcelona! Come meet us at EACTS! ✨ #EACTS2026 #CSIA #CardiacSurgery #CardiothoracicSurgery #GlobalSurgery #SurgicalEducation #Barcelona2026

🌍❤️ CSIA is coming to EACTS! Honouring our history, inspiring our future. We look forward to connecting with cardiac surgery professionals, sharing knowledge, and building collaborations. See you at EACTS! ✨ #EACTS #CSIA #CardiacSurgery #CardiothoracicSurgery #GlobalSurgery #SurgicalEducation

A few moments from #InAfricaForAfrica2026. 🌍❤️ From cardiac surgery education and hands-on training to meaningful conversations, new connections, and shared experiences, the event brought together a global community with a common goal: strengthening cardiac and cardiothoracic surgery in Africa. A look back at the people, learning, collaboration, and moments that made this event so meaningful. Together, we share knowledge, build connections and move cardiac surgery forward. ❤️ #InAfricaForAfrica2026 #CardiacSurgery #CardiothoracicSurgery #GlobalSurgery #CardiacSurgeryAfrica #SurgicalEducation #HealthcareAfrica #CSIA #EACTS #STS

Celebrating the people behind global cardiac surgery. 🌍❤️ From the operating room to the conference room, #InAfricaForAfrica2026 was about bringing people together, sharing knowledge, and building lasting connections across the global cardiac surgery community. These moments reflect the spirit of collaboration, surgical education, mentorship, and friendship that made the event so special — connecting cardiac surgeons, trainees, and healthcare professionals from across Africa and around the world. Together, we continue to strengthen cardiac surgery in Africa and create opportunities for the next generation. ❤️ #CardiacSurgery #CardiothoracicSurgery #CardiacSurgeryAfrica #GlobalSurgery #SurgicalEducation #HealthcareAfrica #InAfricaForAfrica2026 #CSIA #EACTS

Still taking it all in 🌍 .. but looking forward to #EACTS2026 where these conversations continue.. Stay tuned for details of the CSIA@EACTS Joint Session 💯 in Barcelona 🇪🇸