By Amin Kef (Ranger)
In an effort to continue providing vital healthcare services to those in need, Choithram Memorial Hospital in Freetown is organizing a Free Surgery Camp for patients with cleft lip and palate. The event is scheduled to take place from December 9 to December 14, 2024, offering life-changing surgical care at no cost to the patients.
Renowned Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Professor (Dr.) Bayo Aluko-Olokun from Abuja, Nigeria, will lead the surgical team. Dr. Aluko-Olokun, a prominent figure in the field for pioneering the Olokun-Olaitan approach for cleft lip and palate repairs, will be joined by Choithram Memorial Hospital’s own Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Eric Wongo, and his skilled team of medical professionals.
Dr. Aluko-Olokun is widely recognized throughout West Africa for his expertise in cleft lip and palate repair surgeries, and his involvement in the upcoming surgery camp will provide patients in Sierra Leone an invaluable opportunity to receive top-tier medical care. Many of these patients may have previously been unable to access such treatments due to financial constraints.
Choithram Memorial Hospital has long been dedicated to serving its community through initiatives like this one, ensuring that individuals who may lack the resources for specialized care have access to the medical treatments they need. The camp will be open to patients requiring initial cleft lip and palate surgeries, as well as those in need of follow-up procedures after previous surgeries.
Dr. Gowrinath M. George, the Medical Superintendent of Choithram Memorial Hospital, expressed his gratitude to Dr. Aluko-Olokun and his team for accepting the hospital’s invitation. He encouraged Sierra Leoneans in need of this treatment to seize the opportunity and benefit from the free medical services being offered.
In addition to the surgery camp, Choithram Memorial Hospital recently installed a state-of-the-art MRI machine, which has been operational since January 2024. Harish Agnani, the Chief Administrator of the Choithram Group, highlighted the hospital’s ongoing commitment to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare. This has been a core part of the hospital’s mission since its establishment.
Registration for the free surgery camp opens on November 6, 2024. Eligible patients and their families can register by calling +232 76 541 331 or visiting Choithram Memorial Hospital at Hill Station, Freetown.
This initiative demonstrates Choithram Memorial Hospital’s unwavering dedication to improving community health and providing life-changing medical care to all Sierra Leoneans in need.
