What are the 5 most common congenital birth conditions?

What are the 5 most common congenital birth conditions?

Most parents-to-be look forward to the arrival of a new baby with joy and excitement, mixed with a certain amount of anxiety. Will there be something wrong with their child? Fortuately, the majority of babies born are perfectly healthy. But a small percentage (6%) are...
Cipla Team joins Pondo Trail Run to fund more smiles

Cipla Team joins Pondo Trail Run to fund more smiles

The Pondo Trail Run which takes place this year from 28 May – 1 June offers runners the chance to traverse one of the world’s most untouched coastlines while raising funds for The Pondoland Conservation Trust and the Cipla Foundation’s Miles for Smiles initiative....
Working together to strengthen health systems in Africa

Working together to strengthen health systems in Africa

  Africa is facing a significant health care challenge. By 2030, the continent is expected to experience a deficit of over 6 million health care professionals. For every 10 000 people, Africa has only two doctors and 11 nurses and midwives. Compare this to North...
Best way to start the New Year!

Best way to start the New Year!

  For the first time, little Kgomotso actually looked forward to going back to school this year. Thanks to the surgery he received from Operation Smile, he can now face his classmates with a big, confident smile on his face. Last year, he was teased and bullied...