by Admin | Feb 21, 2025 | News
By 2030, Africa is projected to face over half of the global shortage of surgical care providers, with a shortfall of 6 million professionals. Currently, Africa has the fewest surgeons and anaethetists per capita worldwide, according to the World Health Organization....
by Admin | Jan 21, 2025 | News, Stories
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...
by Admin | Aug 15, 2024 | News, Stories
Every patient with a cleft condition who receives corrective surgery through the Operation Smile programme holds a place in our hearts. But none more so than 8-year-old Kayol Carlos, from Chimoio in Mozambique. This bright little boy is truly special – and so is his...
by Admin | Jul 29, 2024 | News
From 24-28 July at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital in Johannesburg, Operation Smile provided life-changing surgery for 40 children affected by cleft lip and cleft palate. The weekend surgical programme was part of the first Madiba Smile Relay, a collaboration...
by Admin | Jun 12, 2024 | News
During our recent surgical programme at Rob Ferreira Hospital in Nelspruit, the hospital opened up its dental department over the weekend. This provided convenient access to school children, who find it difficult to get to the hospital during normal working...
by Admin | Jun 3, 2024 | News
From the early preparations to the final moments of joy and gratitude, every second was a testament to the power of unity and compassion at Operation Smile SA. Witnessing the impact of each surgery, the relief in the eyes of mommies, and the newfound confidence...
