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Families whose children were born with a cleft lip or palate, and patients treated for burns, hand injuries and other conditions that surgery can repair.
3 stories
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AfterCleft lip and palate(01)
Limra was born with a cleft lip and palate. Surgery supported by Smile Train, counselling for her mother and help from the nutrition team followed. Now nearly three, she speaks clearly and goes to school.
“I thank Smile Train for all the support, and the CoRSU health workers for giving me hope.”
Care supported by Smile Train.
After surgeryAt speech therapyCleft lip and palate(02)
Daniel was three days old and losing weight when his mother, Rehema, brought him to CoRSU. Nutrition support came first, then two operations, then speech and language therapy.
“I could not believe that I continued to receive care without paying any money.”
Care supported by Smile Train and Transforming Faces.
Nutrition support, surgery and therapy from one week old(03)
Ezekiel was one week old when his parents brought him to CoRSU. They never missed an appointment. In November 2024 he turned three, and the family came back to share his cake with staff.
“Just do one thing for me, love your baby. Once you do that, the rest will be fine.”
Care supported by Smile Train and Transforming Faces.
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