by Admin | Oct 30, 2023 | News
During our recent surgical programme at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital, Dr Ncumisa Sabona was formally welcomed to the Operation Smile family. She has been awarded a fellowship in Paediatric Anaesthesia, part of Operation Smile’s two year partnership with the...
by Admin | Oct 23, 2023 | News
If you’ve been following the story of 2-year-old Ntlelo on our website, you’ll be delighted to hear that she was one of 22 children and adults who received life changing surgery last weekend during Operation Smile SA’s surgical programme in Mthatha. Ntlelo was...
by Admin | Jun 26, 2023 | News
Extreme South African adventurer, David Grier, and running partner Andrew Stuart, plan to run 1,500km along the coastline of Portugal to raise funds for Operation Smile. Through the Cipla Miles for Smiles Foundation, the pair aim to provide safe surgery for...
by Admin | Jun 13, 2023 | News
Even though there is a history of cleft palate in their family, when little Seipati was born, his parents didn’t realise he was affected. During her pregnancy, his mother went for routine ultrasound scans. But they failed to pick up the condition. After...
by Admin | Jun 8, 2023 | News
Volunteer team at the recent surgical programme that took place at the Rob Ferreira Hospital in Mbombela. In the sixteen years since Operation Smile South Africa was established, we’ve gathered together a team of 120 active volunteers. These selfless people from...
by Admin | May 24, 2023 | News
The Rob Ferreira Hospital’s dental outreach and oral health awareness programme received a boost recently. Operation Smile South Africa, with support from Mafube Coal and ICAP, donated mobile dental equipment to the programme, which serves 15 primary schools in...
