by Admin | Jul 30, 2025 | News
No fewer than 35 life-changing cleft surgeries were completed in Mbombela over the weekend – thanks to the efforts of volunteers from across South Africa and generous donor support. What began as a weekend marathon to complete 25 surgeries ended in 35 smiles....
by Admin | May 19, 2025 | News
On 15 May 2025, Operation Smile was proud to support the National Strategic Meeting on Safe Surgical Care, hosted in Johannesburg by the SA Safe Surgical Care Technical Working Group (TWG). This important gathering brought together leaders from the National and...
by Admin | Apr 10, 2025 | News
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....
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...
