SIARGAO ISLAND — In less than a week, specialized surgical and medical care will be available free of charge to qualified patients from Siargao Island, Surigao City, and mainland Surigao as the Sui Generis Missions returns to the island. From August 21 to 23, 2026, at the Siargao Island Medical Center (SIMC), a team of volunteer surgeons and medical professionals will provide high-impact services ranging from general and specialized surgeries to eye and dental care. This humanitarian effort is made possible through the collaboration of Cebu Doctors' University Hospital, Cebu Doctors' University College of Medicine Alumni Association, Philippine Hernia Society, CebuDoc Group, and Surigao Doctors' Hospital, Inc.
A Wide Range of Free Medical Services
Qualified patients can avail of free surgeries, including head and neck procedures for thyroid, goiter, salivary glands, and nasal polyps; digestive system surgeries such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy, biliary surgery, hernia repair, and hemorrhoid treatment; urology procedures; breast surgery; and OB-GYN services for myoma, ovarian cysts, VIA, colposcopy, and thermocoagulation. The mission also offers ophthalmology services, including cataract and pterygium surgery, an optometry clinic, dental extraction, UGI endoscopy and colonoscopy, vascular surgery for AV fistula creation, and laboratory services such as ultrasound and ECG. Patients requiring minor procedures for lumps and bumps will also be accommodated.
How to Register and Access Care
Patients from Siargao Island are advised to proceed to their nearest Rural Health Unit (RHU) for initial screening and evaluation. Those from Surigao City and mainland Surigao may contact the provided numbers or visit Surigao Doctors' Hospital, Inc. for screening, evaluation, and registration. All patients will undergo screening to determine eligibility for the available services. This initiative ensures that the most vulnerable members of the community receive the treatment they need. The return of the Sui Generis Missions reflects a shared commitment to making quality healthcare accessible to all Surigaonons, regardless of their background or circumstances.
