Free surgery
Safe, high-quality procedures performed by experienced surgeons at regional hospitals.
Non-profit surgical care in The Gambia
Free surgery. Restored lives.
The Alagie Manneh International Surgical Foundation brings high-quality surgical care, consultations, screenings and essential medicines to underserved communities across The Gambia and neighbouring areas, at no cost to patients.
Surgical careOperations at regional camps
ConsultationsSeen by qualified doctors
Health screeningsEarly detection in communities
Essential medicinesProvided to patients in need
0 dalasiis what our patients pay. Care is free for those who cannot afford private medical bills.
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Founded by a pioneering Gambian surgeon
First home-trained Fellow of the West African College of SurgeonsOur mission: quality surgical care for every community, whatever a patient can afford.
AMISURG was founded and is chaired by Dr. Alagie Manneh, a pioneering Gambian surgeon. Trained at home, he became the first home-trained Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons, and has dedicated his foundation to bringing that expertise to the communities that need it most.
Together with a new generation of Gambian doctors, the foundation takes surgery out of the capital and into the regions.
What we provide
Complete care during every camp, from first consultation to the medicines patients take home.
Medical consultations
Patients are assessed by doctors who explain their condition and the right treatment.
Health screenings
Community screenings to identify conditions early, before they become harder to treat.
Essential medications
Medicines provided free so that treatment does not stop at the hospital door.
Procedures offered includeCataract surgeryFibroid surgeryand other general procedures
Along the river, to every region
Our mobile and regional surgical camps follow The Gambia from the coast to the east, and beyond the border into southern Senegal. Select a stop on the map.
Base
Where it begins
Our team of Gambian doctors plans each camp, mobilises volunteers and prepares supplies before setting out to the regions.
How a surgical camp works
Each camp is planned with the host hospital and the local community.
Outreach
We inform communities about the camp dates and who can come to be seen.
Screening
Doctors and students screen and consult patients to decide on the right care.
Surgery
Eligible patients receive their operation free of charge at the host hospital.
Medicines & follow-up
Patients leave with essential medicines and guidance for their recovery.
Our team
AMISURG is powered by people who give their skills and their time.
Young Gambian doctorsThe core of every camp, from consultation to theatre.
Medical studentsLearning on the ground while serving patients.
Volunteer cliniciansSpecialists and nurses who join camps to extend our reach.
Supported by
Our camps are made possible by philanthropists and organisations who share our vision.
Modou Turo DarboePhilanthropist and supporter
Vision Development Foundation (VDF)Partner organisation
Help us reach the next patient
Every camp depends on generous partners, donors and volunteers.
Fund a surgical camp
Your support pays for consumables, medicines and logistics that make free surgery possible.
Support a campVolunteer your skills
Surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses and other clinicians are welcome to join our camps.
VolunteerPartner with us
Hospitals, foundations and companies can help us bring care to more regions.
Become a partnerContact us
For questions about upcoming camps, partnerships or volunteering, write to us.
- Emailinfo@amisurg.org
- Websitewww.amisurg.org
- CountryThe Gambia
- Registry ID2022/C18519
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