PROJECT 7: CHAMPA FREE SURGERY CAMP December 2023
The Navjeevan Free Surgery Project for 2023 commenced on the 4th of December at Champa Christian Hospital in Champa, Chhattisgarh, and concluded on the 8th of December 2023. It was the 4th camp organized in 2023 by the Navjeevan Community Development Society and 7th camp since the first Free Surgery camp in 2019.
Seventy-two surgeries, both major and minor, were performed over the course of five days. The surgeries included Total Vaginal Hysterectomy, Total Abdominal Hysterectomy, Hydrocelectomy, Tubectomy, Sphincterotomy, Hernia Repair, Hemorrhoidectomy, Lump and cyst removals etc.
On the first day a total of 14 surgeries were performed. Twenty-one surgeries were completed on Day 2 and twelve on Day 3. Day 4 witnessed fifteen and on the last day, ten surgeries were carried out. The patients came from near and far and were admitted to the hospital on the 3rd of December. Food was provided for all the patients and bystanders for seven days, from the 3rd of December till the last of the patients were discharged on the 9th of December.
The camp was nothing short of a miracle and an unexpected blessing for the patients enduring pain yet were putting off getting surgeries due to the inexplicable financial burden it would be on them and their families. The beneficiaries of the Free Surgery included both young and old,men, women, and children. The Free surgery camp was a life-changing experience for many, as they walked away healthy and happier to a better tomorrow. Thanks to the opening provided to us by the Champa Mission Hospital, we were able to help ease the pain and make the days more pleasant for those who underwent the surgery.
We are also grateful and acknowledge that all this was possible thanks to the kindness and generous donations we received. We are much obliged and thankful for the heartfelt contributions we received, and we are grateful to everyone who opened their hearts to this cause of changing lives!
The Team
