By Amin Kef (Ranger)

Choithram Memorial Hospital (CMH), in collaboration with INTERPLAST Germany, has announced a major humanitarian medical outreach that will provide free consultation, treatment and surgeries for patients in need of specialized plastic and reconstructive care in Sierra Leone.

The initiative, which will be hosted at Choithram Memorial Hospital, brings together experienced plastic surgeons from Germany under the auspices of INTERPLAST, a renowned international organization known for delivering reconstructive surgical services in low-resource settings across the world.

According to the hospital, the medical camp is designed to address a wide range of correctable conditions that often go untreated due to cost and limited access to specialized care. The services will be offered completely free of charge, including surgeries, making the program a lifeline for many vulnerable patients.

The free medical outreach targets patients suffering from:

- Post-burn contractures


- Disorders or deformities of the hand, feet or wrist


- Tumors of the hand and feet


- Cleft lip and cleft palate

Medical experts note that those conditions, when untreated, can lead to long-term disability, social stigma and reduced quality of life; especially for children and young adults.

The camp will be coordinated by Dr. Eric Wongo, a plastic surgeon and experienced humanitarian medical professional, who will work alongside a team of visiting German specialists and local healthcare personnel.

Speaking on the initiative, hospital officials emphasized that the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to restoring dignity, function and hope to patients who would otherwise have no access to such advanced surgical care.

Registration for eligible patients officially opens on 2nd January 2026 and closes on 5th February 2026. Interested individuals or caregivers are encouraged to register early, as patient selection will be based on medical assessment and available surgical capacity.

For registration and further inquiries, members of the public can contact 076541331 or visit www.cmhfreetown.com.

The initiative was initiated by Dr. M’Baimba Lamin Baryoh, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Germany, whose facilitation has been widely praised as an example of how diplomacy can translate into direct social and health benefits for citizens.

The free plastic surgery camp underscores Choithram Memorial Hospital’s growing role as a hub for specialized medical services and international health partnerships in Sierra Leone. It also highlights the importance of global solidarity in addressing healthcare gaps, particularly for patients living with preventable or correctable physical conditions.

Health advocates have welcomed the initiative, describing it as timely, impactful and transformative; especially for children born with cleft conditions and adults living with post-burn disabilities.

As registration begins, thousands of Sierra Leoneans are expected to benefit from what is being described as one of the most significant free reconstructive surgery interventions in recent years. https://thecalabashnewspaper.com/choithram-memorial-hospital-interplast-germany-launch-free-plastic-surgery-and-consultation-camp/