Pistis Foundation has commissioned a new ward at the Hospital for Trauma & Surgery, boosting capacity for free and subsidised healthcare. The event marks the start of the 2025 UBOMI Medical and Surgical Outreach, a five-day programme offering various free services. Officials emphasised the initiative's role in improving access to care for underserved communities.
On October 27, 2025, the Pistis Foundation unveiled a newly constructed ward at the Hospital for Trauma & Surgery (HTS) during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The ward, fully donated and equipped by the foundation, expands the hospital's ability to provide free and subsidised healthcare to underserved communities.
The commissioning coincides with the launch of the 2025 UBOMI Medical and Surgical Outreach, a five-day programme running from that date. It offers free medical consultations, diagnostics, pharmacy support, dental care, eye care, maternal health services, and select surgical procedures to those unable to afford treatment. The outreach is open to the public, particularly individuals lacking access to affordable quality healthcare, with thousands of beneficiaries expected.
Godman Akinlabi, Board Chair of Pistis Foundation, spoke at the event, stating, “UBOMI is designed to restore dignity and give vulnerable families access to the care they need without the fear of financial burden. This new ward is more than infrastructure — it is an answer to a pressing need in our communities and a practical demonstration of compassion in action.” He added that the initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to bridge the gap between healthcare availability and accessibility.
The partnership with HTS allows the programme to handle a larger volume of patients in a safe environment and ensures continuity of care beyond the outreach. Leonard F. Thomas, Executive Director of Pistis Foundation, noted, “This year, our focus is not just on treatment, but on continuity of care. Beyond the outreach window, patients will receive follow-up support through our partner facility here at HTS. We are building a health access pipeline that ensures long-term well-being, especially for families who have been shut out of the healthcare system for years.”