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Kris Torgeson is stepping down as Global CEO of Lifebox, after leading Lifebox through a period of significant growth and impact. She leaves the organization with expanded reach, stronger partnerships, and a solid strategic foundation. “After over nine years of transformative leadership, Kris Torgeson leaves Lifebox in a position of genuine strength, both programmatically…
On this World Health Day, the call to act “Together for health. Stand with science” reminds us that better health outcomes do not come from good intentions alone. They come from using evidence, strengthening systems, and supporting health workers to…
November 12, 2025 – Lifebox, the global non-profit making surgery and anesthesia safer worldwide, has been announced as one of 80+ organizations that were awarded funding through Action for Women’s Health, a $250 million global open call,…
This year, Lifebox worked side by side with local health providers, hospitals, and health ministries to…
In place of the usual all-team meeting centered on program updates and strategic priorities, the Lifebox global team changed gears for a Virtual Wellness Day, a session that offered a collective…
October 23, 2025 – In a new chapter for global surgical safety, Lifebox, the global safer surgery and anesthesia nonprofit, elected two leading voices in global health, Professor Thomas G. Weiser and…
We are excited to share that Lifebox’s work has been featured in the latest edition of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) Bulletin. The article shines a powerful light on the strength and resilience of surgical…
In 2007, I embarked on a transformative journey as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ethiopia, assigned to monitor and evaluate HIV/AIDS services for a government office. Little did I know that this seemingly random assignment would blossom into a 17-year…
At Lifebox, we recognize that safer surgery saves lives—and that women are a vital part of this mission. Women play a significant role in surgical teams worldwide, whether as surgeons and anesthesiologists performing life-saving procedures, or nurses providing essential…
Lifebox is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Jannicke Mellin-Olsen—an extraordinary leader, a fierce advocate, and a true force for safe anesthesia worldwide. Her impact is immeasurable, and her legacy will be felt in operating rooms around…
Clean cut in Honduras
Lifebox’s biggest achievements this past year for safer surgery and anesthesia
As we end the week that we have marked World patient safety day, it is essential to draw attention to the life-saving role of capnography in ensuring safe anesthesia practices in operating rooms around the world. Without this…
