FREE SURGERIES FOR DISADVANTAGED PATIENTS

As the official arm of overseas humanitarian aid in the Archdiocese of Singapore, Caritas Humanitarian Aid & Relief Initiatives, Singapore (CHARIS) has responded to numerous disasters and humanitarian situations on behalf of the Catholic community in Singapore over the past months.

S$50,000 was used for free surgeries by Rumah Sakit Santa Elizabeth Batam Hospital in collaboration with CHARIS' member organisation Cahaya Masa Depan. The initiative covered cataract, cleft lip, and lumps surgeries, benefiting 70 underprivileged Indonesian patients. Supported by the hospital, the surgeries were registered with the Social Health Insurance Administration Body. 

These were made possible with the support of the Catholic community here in Singapore. To get involved, or to support CHARIS, click here.