Restoring Health, Restoring Dignity, Saving Lives.
Access to timely and affordable surgical care remains a significant challenge for many families, particularly vulnerable and low-income households. Cigari builds on its established community network and commitment to improving the welfare of vulnerable populations through this humanitarian health intervention.
Conditions requiring surgical intervention can result in prolonged suffering, loss of productivity, financial hardship and, in some cases, preventable complications when treatment is delayed.
For some families, the cost of treatment can mean choosing between healthcare and other essential household needs. A targeted free surgical intervention therefore has the potential to relieve immediate medical suffering while protecting vulnerable households from catastrophic healthcare expenditure.
The programme will provide eligible beneficiaries with access to free surgical consultation, investigations, surgical procedures, medicines and appropriate post-operative follow-up, subject to clinical assessment and available resources.
Organised in Kumo through collaboration with qualified medical professionals, community leaders and relevant stakeholders, the intervention follows five clear steps.
Potential beneficiaries are identified through an open and transparent registration process involving community structures and health personnel, with priority to vulnerable residents who have genuine surgical needs and limited capacity to finance treatment.
Registered beneficiaries undergo clinical assessment by qualified healthcare professionals to determine their diagnosis, eligibility and suitability for surgery.
Necessary laboratory investigations, imaging and other pre-operative assessments are undertaken according to the clinical requirements of each patient.
Eligible patients receive appropriate surgical treatment at designated health facilities under the supervision of qualified medical and nursing personnel.
Beneficiaries receive necessary medicines and post-operative instructions, with appropriate follow-up to monitor recovery and identify complications early.
The programme prioritises residents of Kumo and surrounding communities who have identified surgical conditions and limited financial capacity to access treatment. All beneficiaries are selected primarily on the basis of clinical need and vulnerability.
Special consideration for women carrying household responsibilities without support.
Households for whom a hospital bill would displace other essential needs.
Older residents for whom delayed treatment carries particular risk.
Where clinically appropriate, as part of a fair and inclusive selection.
Subject to clinical assessment, available expertise and facility capacity, the outreach may address conditions such as those below.
Subject to clinical assessment. Every case is assessed individually by qualified professionals, and treatment depends on the clinical judgement of the medical team, available expertise and facility capacity.
| Objective | Indicator / Target |
|---|---|
| Community awareness and registration | 500+ potential beneficiaries |
| Medical / surgical screening | 300+ persons |
| Investigations and pre-operative assessment | As clinically indicated |
| Surgical procedures | 100–150 eligible beneficiaries |
| Post-operative follow-up | 100% of operated patients |
| Referral of complex cases | 100% of cases requiring higher-level care |
The final targets may be adjusted following preliminary screening, available surgical capacity and approved funding.
The Foundation works with qualified healthcare professionals to ensure the following safeguards throughout the programme.
Assessment before surgery for every patient.
Appropriate consent obtained before any procedure.
Safe surgical and anaesthetic practices at all times.
Infection prevention and control throughout care.
Proper documentation of patients and procedures.
Appropriate monitoring after surgery to catch complications early.
Patient information kept confidential at all times.
Transparent financial and programme reporting.
An independent or designated monitoring mechanism may be established to document beneficiaries and services provided.
Provide timely surgical treatment to vulnerable residents.
Reduce suffering associated with untreated surgical conditions.
Reduce the financial burden of surgical care on households.
Restore beneficiaries to productive family and community life.
Reduce avoidable delays in accessing surgical services.
Strengthen community access to quality healthcare and generate reliable data on unmet surgical needs within the target communities.
“We are not asking you to fund a promise. Ultimately, a successful surgical intervention does more than treat a medical condition; it can restore a person's ability to work, care for a family and participate fully in community life.”
Support the Free Surgical Outreach Programme, or partner with us to make timely, safe and dignified treatment possible for vulnerable residents of Kumo and surrounding communities.