Restoring Hope Through Surgery: The TORG–DRC Mission Continues
From Kabare to the furthest corners of South Kivu, access to surgical care should never be a luxury, it is a fundamental right.
At the Murhesa Neurosurgical Center, we are proud to lead the ongoing TORG–DRC Free Surgical Campaign, delivering life-changing surgical care to the most vulnerable populations in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Whether treating goiters, gynecological conditions, hernias, breast nodules, or complex surgical cases, our mission remains clear:
Saving lives – one operation at a time.
A Synergy of Talent, Leadership, and Compassion
This campaign is powered by an extraordinary collaboration:
Local Expertise:
Congolese doctors and surgeons working tirelessly with resilience and commitment.
International Solidarity:
Volunteer surgeons and specialists who have traveled from the United Kingdom, Egypt, and India to stand with us.
Strategic Partnership:
The Operating Room Global (TORG), providing vital organizational support, equipment coordination, and global advocacy.
As Dr. Chris Kitumaini reminds us:
“You must have the heart; you must have the courage to put service before luxury.”
The Ongoing Free Surgical Campaign at the Murhesa Neurosurgical Center, the National Hub of The Operating Room Global (TORG) in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is more than an initiative.
PRELIMINARY REPORT
FREE SURGICAL CAMPAIGN
Murhesa Neurosurgical Center
2 Weeks of Surgical Interventions
CAMPAIGN IMPACT SO FAR
- 566 Patients Registered
- 249 Surgeries Successfully Performed
- 290 Patients Still on the Waiting List
PATIENT SAFETY OUTCOMES
✅ Zero Deaths
✅ Zero Major Complications
Real Impact. Real Lives.
Every number represents a person.
Every surgery restores hope.
Every recovery strengthens a family.
Support the Next Phase
Moving to the Next Phase: The Campaign Intensifies
We are now entering a critical expansion phase.
To date, more than 120 patients have undergone successful procedures, including:
- Cysts
- Keloids
- Fibroids
- Breast nodules
Now:
- 74 goiter surgeries are scheduled
- 147 hernia cases remain pending
- 18+ hemorrhoid/prolapse cases
- 24 breast nodules
- 20 additional fibroids
- Spina bifida cases
- Urgent orthopedic cases requiring specialist intervention
The demand continues to grow, and so must our capacity.
Urgent Human Resource Needs
To sustain and expand this momentum, we urgently need:
• Orthopedic Surgeons
• PACU / Recovery Room / Perioperative Nurses
Professionals who are able to travel for outreach in the DRC.
Patients with untreated orthopedic deformities and complex post-operative needs have waited far too long. Your expertise can directly restore mobility, dignity, and independence.
If you are available to serve, or know someone who is, please fill out the form below.
Now is the time to step forward.
Operational Needs for the Next Phase
To convert waiting lists into saved lives, we urgently require:
- Surgical equipment
- Anesthesia supplies
- Essential medications
- Hospital consumables
- Generator fuel (critical due to frequent power outages)
Every contribution powers another operation.
Every partnership expands access.
Every volunteer strengthens impact.
✨ Donate Here to Support the Campaign: https://lnkd.in/dN2Cskm2
Together, let’s leave no one behind.
Leadership
Led by:
Dr. Charles Kachungunu
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Director, TORG–DRC
Head, Murhesa Neurosurgical Center, Bukavu, DR Congo
Outreach Organised by:
Dr. Chris Kitumaini
Director, Global Partnerships & Fundraising – Francophone Countries, TORG
Medical Advisor, Murhesa Neurosurgical Center
Registration Procedure for Free Surgical Campaign for Faculty
The Murhesa Neurosurgical Center, TORG National Hub in the Democratic Republic of Congo is organizing a free surgical campaign from 1 to 28 February 2026, aimed at ensuring access to free surgical care in Goma, Bukavu, Uvira, and surrounding areas.
Many common surgical conditions – hernias, abscesses, cysts, lipomas, chronic wounds, osteomyelitis, goitre, fistulae, fibroids, circumcisions, keloids, and haemorrhoids remain untreated due to limited resources and the shortage of specialist teams.
This campaign aims to:
- Reduce morbidity associated with these conditions,
- Strengthen local healthcare capacity,
- Provide free or subsidized surgical care to vulnerable populations.
Given the high number of anticipated surgical cases, estimated at over 200 operations within two weeks, we are issuing a call for personnel, including:
- Specialist surgeons,
- Surgical residents,
- General practitioners,
- Perioperative/Theatre Nurses.
to support and work alongside the surgical teams at the Murhesa Neurosurgical Center.
Participation Conditions and Registration Requirements
To register as staff for the humanitarian free surgical campaign, please fill out the form below and upload the following documents:
- Passport-sized photograph (for operating theatre access card),
- Copy of a valid identification document,
- Curriculum vitae (CV),
- Letter of motivation,
- Practising License,
- Proof of payment of participation fees (details below).
Participation Fees and Payment Details
Please send proof of payment via Airtel Money to:
+243 980 962 724
(Account name: Marie Gitwenge)
- Specialist surgeons: USD 100
- Surgical residents, general practitioners and theatre nurses: USD 50
Contact us for other means of payment if required, at [email protected]
Accommodation and meals for two weeks are included in the registration fees.
Visa costs (if required) and flight expenses are the responsibility of the participant.
An official invitation letter will be provided.
Registration Deadline
- 10 February 2026, 23:59 (local time)
Thank you for your attention to this request. We sincerely hope for your collaboration.
Please accept our respectful greetings.
Democratic Republic of Congo
Dr. Chris Kitumaini B.
Campaign Coordinator, Murhesa Neurosurgical Center, DR. Congo
Director, The Operating Room Global (TORG), Global Partnerships & Fundraising (Francophone Countries)
Procédure d’enregistrement du personnel
Campagne de chirurgie gratuite
Le Centre Neurochirurgical de Murhesa, Hub National de TORG en République Démocratique du Congo, organise une campagne de chirurgie gratuite. du 1er au 28 février 2026, dans le but de garantir l’accès aux soins chirurgicaux gratuits dans les villes de Goma, Bukavu, Uvira et les zones environnantes.
De nombreuses pathologies chirurgicales courantes – hernies, abcès, kystes, lipomes, plaies chroniques, ostéomyélite, goitre, fistules, myomes, circoncisions, chéloïdes et hémorroïdes demeurent non traitées en raison du manque de ressources et d’équipes spécialisées.
Cette campagne vise à :
- Réduire la morbidité liée à ces affections,
- Renforcer les capacités locales,
- Offrir des soins chirurgicaux gratuits ou à coût réduit aux populations vulnérables.
Étant donné le nombre élevé de cas chirurgicaux attendus, estimé à plus de 200 interventions en deux semaines, nous lançons un appel à candidatures à l’intention de:
- Chirurgiens spécialistes,
- Médecins résidents en chirurgie,
- Médecins généralistes,
- Infirmier(ère)s périopératoires/de bloc opératoire.
afin de soutenir et d’intervenir aux côtés des équipes chirurgicales du Centre Neurochirurgical de Murhesa.
Conditions et modalités de participation
Pour vous inscrire en tant que personnel à la campagne humanitaire de chirurgie gratuite, veuillez remplir le formulaire ci-dessous et téléverser les documents suivants:
- Photo d’identité (pour la carte d’accès au bloc opératoire),
- Photocopie d’une pièce d’identité valide,
- Curriculum vitae (CV),
- Lettre de motivation,
- Licence d’exercice professionnel,
- Preuve de paiement des frais de participation via Airtel Money au numéro suivant :
+243 980 962 724
(Nom du compte : Marie Gitwenge)
Contactez-nous pour toute autre modalité de paiement si nécessaire, à l’adresse suivante : [email protected]
Frais de participation
- Médecins spécialistes chirurgiens : 100 USD
- Médecins résidents en chirurgie, médecins généralistes et infirmier(ère)s de bloc opératoire : 50 USD
L’hébergement et les repas pour une durée de deux semaines sont inclus dans les frais d’inscription.
Les frais de visa (le cas échéant) et les frais de voyage aérien sont à la charge du participant.
Une lettre d’invitation officielle sera fournie.
Date limite de soumission
- 10 février 2026 à 23h59 (heure locale)
En vous remerciant de l’attention portée à la présente demande et espérant vivement votre collaboration, nous vous prions d’agréer, Madame, Monsieur, l’expression de nos salutations distinguées.
République Démocratique du Congo, janvier 2026
Dr. Chris Kitumaini B.
Coordinateur de la campagne, Centre Neurochirurgical de Murhesa, DR. Congo
Directeur, The Operating Room Global (TORG), Partenariats Globaux & Levée de Fonds (Pays Francophones)