100 children get free smile surgery
(Baonghean.vn) – 100 children with congenital cleft lip and palate deformities in Nghe An and Ha Tinh received free surgery from the “Operation Smile” program from October 16 to October 20, 2017.
The 2017 “Operation Smile” program in Nghe An was jointly organized by the Provincial Children's Fund, Operation Smile, sponsor SIKA and Vinh International Hospital.
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| Granting sponsorship for the 2017 "Operation Smile" program to the Provincial Children's Fund. Photo: Dinh Nguyet |
At the program, experienced doctors and nurses from central hospitals examine specialists to comprehensively assess children's health and directly perform surgery.
Accordingly, children with cleft lip from 6 months old, weighing 8kg or more and children with cleft palate from 18 months old, weighing 10 - 12kg or more, not suffering from congenital diseases (heart, epilepsy, neurological diseases and not sick, feverish or infected at the time of examination), and having good health are eligible for smile surgery.
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| Screening before performing smile surgery for children. Photo: Dinh Nguyet |
The “Operation Smile” program will cover all costs of examination and surgery for the children. Families will also be partially supported with accommodation and travel expenses during their stay at the hospital.
Through 3 times of organization, more than 300 children with cleft lip and cleft palate in Nghe An and Ha Tinh have received free surgery from the "Smile Surgery" program; bringing bright smiles, better development opportunities, and confidence to integrate into the community.
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| Awarding Certificate of Merit from the Provincial People's Committee in recognition of the care and support of Operation Smile and Sponsor SIKA Vietnam for Nghe An children. Photo: Dinh Nguyet |
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| Operation Smile and sponsor SIKA Vietnam presented gifts to children participating in this smile surgery. Photo: Dinh Nguyet |
Dinh Nguyet
