The Canadian Network for International Surgery (CNIS) is a not-for-profit non-governmental organization based in Vancouver, Canada. Its mandate is implemented with partner institutions including universities, colleges, NGOs and government ministries in Africa and the Caribbean. CNIS believes in sharing knowledge, expertise, and experience to promote lasting and sustainable improvements in health and safety. In Africa, CNIS was instrumental in establishing the Injury Control Centre in Uganda, the Injury Control Centre in Tanzania, and the Injury Prevention Initiative for Africa. It has an extensive track record working with the WHO including the Noncommunicable Diseases, Disability, Violence and Injury Prevention, Emergency and Essential Surgical Care Units, and since 2021, with the Quality Assurance, Norms and Standards Units.
Our Vision[edit | edit source]
CNIS is committed to empowering low-income countries to create an environment where the risk from injuries is minimal and that all people receive adequate health care. CNIS believes in sharing knowledge, expertise and experience to promote lasting, sustainable improvements in health and safety in the developing world.
Our Mission[edit | edit source]
CNIS is committed to improving maternal health, increasing safety, and building local capacity in low-income countries with the goal of reducing maternal and injury mortality.