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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Congratulations to Professor Juan Carlos Puyana, O’Brien Chair of Global Surgery and Director of the RCSI Institute of Global Surgery, who has received the 2026 ACS/Pfizer Academic Global Surgeon Award. 👏 👏 Read the RCSI story here - tinyurl.com/3dkae2y9 #globalsurgery #ACSCC26 @rcsi.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Registration is OPEN for the GASOC International Conference 2026 - "Operating for the Future: Reimagining Global Surgery," on Nov 7th. 👉 Join surgeons, trainees & students worldwide. 👉 Free for doctors in LMICs. 👉 Fully virtual format. Register tinyurl.com/3mdpx7rr #GlobalSurgery #GASOC

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"Do not ask only who will finance surgical plans. Ask how surgical systems can become engines of local industry, resilience and sovereignty." Chair of Global Surgery, Prof Juan Carlos Puyana, spoke on 'Global Surgery and Health Diplomacy' at #ACSCC26 in Washington DC. @rcsi.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

On Sep 27th, at #ACSCC26 in Washington DC, Dr Dáire Goodman presented on Global Utilisation and Physician Uptake of the United Nations Global Surgery Learning Hub (SURGhub). Launched in 2023, #SURGhub provides free, open-access surgical e-learning designed for LIC and LMIC settings. www.surghub.org

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

When countries with huge differences in income levels collaborate on a project, there is always an elephant in the room that needs to be addressed. Can these partnerships really be equal? Explore the new episode of Be Water rb.gy/qo6pip @researchireland.ie @rcsi.bsky.social @surg-water.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

A historic milestone for women's health in Africa! ECSACOG's 1st Graduation Ceremony celebrates the inaugural cohort of specialist OB/GYNs advancing clinical excellence across 12 countries. Congratulations to all graduates! 👉 academy.ecsacog.org/graduation @ecsacog.bsky.social @rcsi.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Prof Juan Carlos Puyana will present & moderate at the 38th Panamerican Congress of Trauma, Critical Care and Emergency Surgery in Cartagena Colombia this week, on liver trauma, Supporting Low-Income Countries In The Global Surgery Era, and more. 👉https://tinyurl.com/mrypd3y9 @rcsi.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Fantastic to see so many enthusiastic clinicians build confidence in research fundamentals and the skills needed to contribute to global surgery research during our "Essential Research Skills: A Global Surgery Perspective" course in Cape Town! Next stop: Dublin! #Erasmusplus @rcsi.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Dr Chiara Pittalis & Dr Jakub Gajewski are back to Stellenbosch University where they are delivering, along with Centre for Global Surgery at SU, "The Essential Research Skills: A Global Surgery Perspective," course. Huge thanks to @euerasmusplus.bsky.social! #globalsurgery @rcsi.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

A professional violinist until a wrist injury ended his music career at 27, Dr Jakub Gajewski is now an RCSI lecturer leading research to improve access to clean water in Malawi. Read his interview @irishtimes.com 👉 tinyurl.com/38kazmd2 #globalsurgery @rcsi.bsky.social @researchireland.ie

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Are you interested in finding out more about the work of RCSI's Institute of Global Surgery?🌍 Subscribe to our mailing list today to receive regular updates. 👉 tinyurl.com/2ek338ay #globalsurgery #RCSIDiscover @rcsi.bsky.social @rcsipophealth.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Become a Mentor. Inspire a Researcher. Transform Surgical Care. Help shape the next generation of surgical researchers in Africa. For criteria and to apply👉 www.rcsi.com/african-rese... #globalsurgery #RCPSG #RCSEd @rcsi.bsky.social @rcsipophealth.bsky.social @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Yesterday, IGS Comms Officer, Antonio Jaén Osuna, spoke at the #SBCCSummit about the campaign, 'Catch the Rain,' & how to start a conversation on harvesting rainwater in Malawi with young people through music. Panama enjoyed & danced with the song #madzi by Zeze Kingston. @surg-water.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Welcome to our third IGS Newsletter of 2026! We've been incredibly busy over the last few months and we're delighted to share the huge success of our team and our partners. IGS newsletter 👉 tinyurl.com/5a35vzbn #globalsurgery #RCSIDiscover @rcsi.bsky.social @rcsipophealth.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Become a Mentor. Inspire a Researcher. Transform Surgical Care. Help shape the next generation of surgical researchers in Africa. For criteria & to apply👉https://www.rcsi.com/african-research #globalsurgery #RCPSG #RCSEd @rcsi.bsky.social @rcsipophealth.bsky.social @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Are you interested in finding out more about the work of RCSI's Institute of Global Surgery? Subscribe to our mailing list today to receive regular updates. 👉 tinyurl.com/2ek338ay #globalsurgery #RCSIDiscover @rcsi.bsky.social @rcsipophealth.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

On Monday, June 1st, Prof Juan Carlos Puyana, Chair of Global Surgery, delivered a Masterclass on Global Surgery to students in Universidad del Azuay, Cuenca, Ecuador. Watch (en Español) on the IGS YouTube channel 👉 tinyurl.com/3td9jhrb #globalsurgery @rcsi.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

'Rainwater harvesting can no longer be seen as an option, but as a necessity,' stated the Guatemalan Minister of Agriculture yesterday at the First National Conference on Rainwater Harvesting, which the SURG-Water team attended. Learn more 👉 shorturl.at/YKBem @rcsi.bsky.social @researchireland.ie

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Dr Nadine Ferris France speaks with Dr Mike Ryan, former Executive Director of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, about the changing global health landscape. From conflict, funding cuts, and geopolitical shifts to the future of global cooperation, and much more... Listen - tinyurl.com/5fn2pt7j

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

In November 2025, at the 'IGHNxEU: Empowering Women for a Healthier Europe,' conference in Dublin, Dr Chiara Pittalis, presented on the Akazi project, which aims to improve access to timely diagnosis & treatment for women with breast cancer. 📽️ tinyurl.com/y5hkteh4 #globalsurgery @rcsi.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Prof Juan Carlos Puyana, Chair of Global Surgery, will speak at 12pm local time today, along with fellow panellists Dr Daniel Casanova & Dr Jose Maria Jover, at the 1st UEMS Congress in Belgium, on, "The European Union and Global Surgery programmes around the world." 👉 www.uems.eu/uems-congres...

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Data collection is underway for our project on water & maternal health in Guatemala! Locating postpartum mothers isn’t always straightforward, it can mean hiking down mountains to reach communities. But clean water plays a critical role in maternal recovery, hygiene & new-born health. #globalsurgery

Three people are walking down the side of a mountain in Guatemala, with a vast open sky above. There are also mountains in the distance.

There are ten people standing and smiling for a picture with a blue sky above.

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Today, on #GlobalSurgeryDay, Professor Juan Carlos Puyana, O’Brien Chair of Global Surgery at RCSI, reflects on the growth and impact of the RCSI Institute of Global Surgery. Read the full piece: tinyurl.com/3c8b23dj #globalsurgery @rcsi.bsky.social @rcsipophealth.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Prof Jean O'Sullivan & Prof Juan Carlos Puyana were delighted to attend The Global Surgery Foundation Partner Breakfast Reception in Geneva yesterday. Great opportunity to catch up with all of our #SURGhub partners in Geneva at #WHA79! 👉 surghub.org/ @rcsi.bsky.social @surgfoundation.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Dr Kuba Gajewski, IGS Director for Research, is delighted to be attending & contributing to the first @researchireland.ie Consensus Conference on Public Engagement in the IMMA, Dublin. Encouraging to see growing national momentum around building a stronger public engagement agenda in Ireland.

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The IGS team paid a visit to the Vicerrectoría de Investigación y Proyección (VRIP) in Universidad Rafael Landívar, Guatemala. Thank you to all the faculty for their hospitality! Thank you @euerasmusplus.bsky.social for supporting this knowledge exchange! #globalsurgery @rcsi.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

The IGS are delighted to be in Guatemala to meet with our amazing colleagues in Universidad Rafael Landívar, where we are discussing future collaborations between our universities. Thank you to @euerasmusplus.bsky.social for supporting this knowledge exchange! #globalsurgery @rcsi.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

The IGS Team of Prof Juan Carlos Puyana, Eric O'Flynn & Dr Ines Perić were in Mexico City for SELF Symposium 2026: two days of building, learning & connecting with the SELF community of practice. The symposium focused on SELF's progress since 2024, introducing tools developed to date and much more.

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

As International Surgical Week 2026 in Mexico City comes to a close, Prof Juan Carlos Puyana and the IGS team would like to thank our amazing hosts for their hospitality! #globalsurgery #ISW2026Mexico #ISSSIC #ISW2028 @rcsi.bsky.social @rcsipophealth.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

At the EUPHA Health & Care Workforce Section, Dr Pieternella Pieterse, IGS Research Fellow, shared her research on "Health workforce training capacity in Africa; the HRH shortages versus unemployment debate, or are governments quietly eyeing up high-income country vacancies and remittances?"

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

The @surg-water.bsky.social team are starting to assemble the first-ever #SODIS reactor built in #Malawi with Unipod Malawi at Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS). surgwater.ie #globalsurgery #SURGWater @rcsi.bsky.social @researchireland.ie

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

During the 'Real World Concerns For Global Surgery,' session at #ISW2026 in Mexico City, Prof Juan Carlos Puyana, Chair of Global Surgery at the IGS, spoke on the, 'Vision From The Pan American Trauma Society,' and participated in a panel discussion. #globalsurgery @rcsi.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Prof Juan Carlos Puyana, Chair of Global Surgery, gave a powerful presentation yesterday at #ISW2026 in Mexico City, using blood as an example of country sovereignty in global politics. Prof Puyana also participated in the panel discussion, "No Economy No Health, Or Is It The Other Way Around?"

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

The SURG-Ed programme, led by Dr Jakub Gajewski & Dr Chiara Pittalis from the RCSI Institute of Global Surgery, has won Best Erasmus Project 2026 at the Education Awards, recognising its innovative, student-centred approach to global health education. www.rcsi.com/impact/detai... @rcsi.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

The IGS team are in Mexico City for #ISW2026 ! Prof Juan Carlos Puyana, Chair of Global Surgery, will be speaking today, 2.30pm local time, on, "No Economy No Health, Or Is It The Other Way Around?" 👉 tinyurl.com/45dnew3y #globalsurgery @rcsi.bsky.social @rcsipophealth.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Attention ST3-8 RCSI surgical trainees! The application deadline for The Atlantic Surgical Leadership Exchange Programme 2026/27 is May 1st! Be a part of this exciting programme between Hanoi Medical University Vietnam & RCSI. To apply visit tinyurl.com/34ukbrah #globalsurgery @rcsi.bsky.social

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SURG-Water @surg-water.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Today in #MeetTheTeam, I would like to introduce you to our Austrian secret weapon: a business whisperer, creative innovator, and tireless seeker of the best way to implement SODIS. His name: Martin Wesian. @researchireland.ie @rcsipophealth.bsky.social @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Dr Pieternella Pieterse, IGS Research Fellow, spoke to the SL MoH and WHO in Freetown, Sierra Leone on a research project, examining the impact of high numbers of unsalaried health workers being deployed in public sector health facilities in Sierra Leone. 📽️👉 tinyurl.com/3a3haz8y @rcsi.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

The RCSI/COSECSA Collaboration Programme team are in Arusha this week to discuss future projects, also travelling to Muhimbili National Hospital on an accreditation visit. tinyurl.com/y6p5yc9j The Collaboration Programme is supported by Irish Aid.☘️ #globalsurgery #COSECSA @rcsi.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Prof Kevin McGuigan, Director of the RCSI Solar Disinfection Research Group, gave a fantastic overview of the SURG-Water project in a great interview at LMFM. Don't miss it 👉 tinyurl.com/4sjxmbae #globalsurgery @rcsi.bsky.social @rcsipophealth.bsky.social @researchireland.ie

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

The IGS & Universidad Rafael Landívar Team is in the field exploring access and quality of water in rural Guatemala and impact on health! This project is supported by @researchireland.ie👍 #globalsurgery #ResearchIreland @rcsi.bsky.social @rcsipophealth.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Well done presenters! #RCSIResearchDay Shaimaa Abuhaimed "Expanding access to clean water at rural maternal health centres in Malawi through innovation: bridging needs and acceptability." Kaja Czwojda "Sustainable Surgical Managed Consultation Network in Low-Income Settings: Evidence From Malawi."

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Just published this week, in the WJoS, the collaborative #RCSI & #COSECSA paper, "Operating Together: Challenges and Solutions for Sustaining Impactful Global Health Partnerships From 18 years of the RCSI/COSECSA Surgical Training Collaboration." Read here: tinyurl.com/mpdkcv27 @rcsi.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Attention all ST3-8 RCSI surgical trainees! We are accepting applications for The Atlantic Surgical Leadership Exchange Programme 2026/27! Be a part of this exciting programme between Hanoi Medical University - Vietnam & RCSI. To apply visit tinyurl.com/34ukbrah #globalsurgery @rcsi.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Have you heard of #amapiano? Zeze Kingston, a renowned Malawian #amapiano artist, has written a song for the #SURGWater project. But why? And, most importantly, is it cool? Can I dance to it? Find out on the new episode of Be Water! tinyurl.com/nzv9mpxc @rcsi.bsky.social @researchireland.ie

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

As the week comes to a close we would like to thank our Colombian colleagues from Universidad ICESI for spending this time with us in Dublin! It's been a pleasure to host them and thank you to all the RCSI faculty who have assisted us! Thank you #Erasmusplus for your support! @rcsi.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

We were delighted to meet with Dr John Meara as he and his wife Ann dropped in to pay a visit to the IGS & Stellenbosch University teams, in RCSI 118 St Stephens Green! #globalsurgery #Erasmusplus @rcsi.bsky.social @rcsipophealth.bsky.social @harvard.edu @bostonchildrens.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

The IGS/SPH research seminar took place yesterday in 118 SSG & online, where Prof Maria Fernanda Escobar Vidarte and Dr Maria Isabel Irurita presented the amazing ongoing work of Hospital Padrino! Watch back here👉 tinyurl.com/3p7yndhv #globalsurgery @rcsi.bsky.social @rcsipophealth.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

The IGS are delighted to receive our amazing Colombian colleagues from Universidad ICESI to RCSI this week as part of our ongoing Erasmus+ collaboration between our universities! A huge thank you to @euerasmusplus.bsky.social for their support with this knowledge exchange! @rcsi.bsky.social

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

We have commenced the 5 day course, 'Essential Research Skills: A Global Surgery Perspective', in which students will learn about global surgery research from lecturers at RCSI & Stellenbosch. Thank you to #erasmusplus for their support! #globalsurgery @rcsi.bsky.social @suhealthsci.bsky.social

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