By Amin Kef (Ranger)
Choithram Memorial Hospital in Freetown has announced a Free Surgery Camp scheduled from December 9 to December 14, 2024, offering free cleft lip and palate surgeries for patients in need. This initiative underscores the hospital’s commitment to providing essential healthcare to Sierra Leoneans who may lack access to specialized treatments due to financial constraints.
The surgical team will be led by the esteemed Professor (Dr.) Bayo Aluko-Olokun, a distinguished Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon from Abuja, Nigeria, recognized for his groundbreaking Olokun-Olaitan technique in cleft lip and palate repair. Dr. Aluko-Olokun will collaborate with Choithram Memorial Hospital’s own Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Eric Wongo, along with a skilled team of medical professionals from Sierra Leone and Nigeria, making this an extraordinary opportunity for patients to receive world-class care at no cost.
This surgery camp is open to new patients seeking initial surgeries, as well as those needing follow-up procedures after previous treatments. Through this initiative, Choithram Memorial Hospital aims to make life-changing healthcare accessible to all, emphasizing the hospital’s ongoing mission to break down financial barriers and improve health outcomes across the country.
Dr. Gowrinath M. George, the Medical Superintendent of Choithram Memorial Hospital, expressed his heartfelt appreciation for Dr. Aluko-Olokun and his team’s involvement in this important project. He encouraged Sierra Leoneans requiring these surgeries to register for the camp, making the most of the free services available.
In addition to the surgery camp, Choithram Memorial Hospital recently enhanced its healthcare offerings with the installation of a state-of-the-art MRI machine, operational since January 2024. Harish Agnani, Chief Administrator of the Choithram Group, emphasized the hospital’s dedication to providing advanced medical services to the people of Sierra Leone, highlighting this upgrade as part of their mission to deliver comprehensive, cutting-edge care.
Registration for the Free Surgery Camp opened on November 6, 2024. Patients and their families can secure a spot by calling +232 76 541 331 or visiting Choithram Memorial Hospital at Hill Station, Freetown.
This initiative is a testament to Choithram Memorial Hospital’s unwavering dedication to improving the lives of Sierra Leoneans through accessible healthcare, empowering those with limited financial resources to receive the specialized treatments they need.
