How AI is helping Operation Smile bring cleft care to remote regions.
Operation Smile, together with Microsoft, is piloting an AI programme to assist in patient diagnosis and educating surgeons in remote areas.
40 children receive life-changing surgery at Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital
From 24-28 July at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital in Johannesburg, Operation Smile and The Smile Foundation joined forces for a Madiba Smile Relay surgical programme to help children born with cleft lip.
Weekend dental programme attracts schoolkids
A total of 81 children benefitted from the recent weekend dental programme at Rob Ferreira Hospital in Nelspruit.
Moments of joy and gratitude at Rob Ferreira Hospital, Mbombela
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.
Importance of dentistry in patients with cleft lip and palate
One of the main goals of Operation Smile worldwide is to provide opportunities for local doctors, dentists, and therapists to acquire the specialised knowledge they need to assist children and adults born with cleft conditions in their communities. Twenty...
Operation Smile receives Batho Pele Award
Operation Smile South Africa is proud and honoured to have been awarded the Batho Pele Service Excellence and Innovation Award from the Department of Health, Eastern Cape.