Smile Train Africa
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Smile Train is the world's leading cleft charity with 250+ programs providing FREE cleft lip and palate surgeries in 40 countries in Africa.
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Joined November 2011
.#SafeSurgery starts with healthy patients. Children in Sahel region of #Africa among the highest affected- sobering but important data on prevalence & impact of #malnutrition for children with #clefts from @SmileTrain & @IHME_UW. #WorldSmileDay RT 👉 https://t.co/ohAHMDkKpc
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#PASHEF 3 shows the remarkable growth of surgical advocacy. Smile Train is proud to support this movement and remains committed to advancing safe surgery for all. Read @ughe_org ’s article ➡️ https://t.co/1jUbgtVcJz
#SafeSurgery #SmileTrain #GlobalHealth
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Every child deserves to be seen, protected, and cared for. On #WorldChildrensDay, we honor their right to health and a bright future. Smile Train Africa ensures every child born with a cleft gets the care they deserve. #MyDayMyRights #cleftcare
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Excited for your company today at 1600 GMT/1700 WAT/1800 CAT/1900 EAT for a lecture by Dr. Ataklitie Baraki Berhea on Alveolar Bone Grafting & Palatal Fistulae Care! Register below: https://t.co/cBrlRq6EzK
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Every cleft journey starts with a caring hospital. Smile Train’s partners provide more than surgeries; they ensure every child gets safe, free treatment. Thank you, partner hospitals! #cleftheroes #strategicpartnership #cleftcare
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We’re excited for #CANECSA2025 in Mombasa! Through our partnership with @canecsa,15 anesthesia professionals have graduated in the past 3 years,making safe cleft surgery possible across Africa. Together, we’re building systems that ensure smiles are safe. https://t.co/6ZBF0SwdKn
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Smile Train supports free cleft care in Africa! CURE International Hospital in Kijabe, recently changed 12 lives of children, like Ethan who received care in January. Thanks to our partners, kids like him are growing healthy and confident! #SmileTrain #CleftCare #CleftAwareness
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At Smile Train, we believe that the first step to care is truly listening. If you or someone you know needs information about cleft treatment or treatment centres in your country, we're here for you. Africa@smiletrain.org #ComprehensiveCleftCare #CleftAwareness #SmileTrain
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Calling all surgeons at #COSECSA2025! Join the Smile Train SIMULARE Workshop đź“… Dec 4 | đź•– 7:00 AM | đź“Ť Bujumbura Hands-on cleft care training to sharpen your skills & transform lives. Register by Nov 15 - seats are limited!
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Thanks to Smile Train, 27 healthcare pros at Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital completed the StART Pediatric BLS course! 8 are now Trainers ready to save more kids' lives! đź’Şđź’™ #PediatricCare #HealthcareHeroes
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Opening remarks by Smile Train VP & Regional Director, Africa, Mrs Nkeiruka Obi at #PASHeF2025 with 44 African countries in #Ethiopia coming together to move surgical policy into practice; through national leadership, regional collaboration, and Africa-centered health systems.
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After 11 years and four miscarriages, Lucy and Peter welcomed their daughter, Miracle — born with a cleft. With specialized care at Ghana’s first-ever Cleft Leadership Center, Miracle received life-changing surgery, & the holistic support. Read story https://t.co/px8srU3Dpe
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Every child deserves to grow up with confidence, health, and a reason to smile. Today, we’re shining a light on the millions of children born with clefts across Africa— and recognizing how your support helps give them the care they need to thrive. #smiletrain #cleftcare
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Smile Train with Lifebox supported a Capnography Training in Lubumbashi empowering 16 professionals from 10 partner centers. We distributed 14 Capnographs for safer surgeries! Every child deserves to smile safely! #CleftCare #SmileTrainAfrica #safersurgery #Capnography
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Meet Mouhamed from Cameroon! Born with a cleft, he found hope at St. Dominique Hospital. His smile inspired his dad, a nursing student, to help others. "A cleft is not a curse." Click to read more! https://t.co/kyQhKKHwjl
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Smile Train’s VP Africa, Mrs. NK Obi, visited cleft centers in Owerri, Umuahia & Port Harcourt in #Nigeria to meet patients & strengthen partnerships. #SmileTrainAfrica #CleftStrong
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Innovation debut at #Cleft2025! We’re launching the Simulare Medical Speech Surgery Simulator — a groundbreaking tool giving surgeons-in-training hands-on practice in cleft speech procedures before ever operating on a child. See it in action at our booth + workshop! #SmileTrain
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Meet Girum from Ethiopia. Born with a cleft lip, Girum faced stigma and isolation. His mother, Mekdes, never gave up hope. Thanks to Smile Train + partners @ProjectHarar & Selam General Hospital, Girum received free cleft surgery — and a new beginning.
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Ahead of #Cleft2025, Smile Train will host our annual in-person Medical Advisory Board meeting in Kyoto. CEO @SusannahSchaefer will join 35+ global experts as we work together to advance safe, high-quality cleft care worldwide.#SmileTrain #cleftcare #cleft2025
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We were thrilled to see our partners from across Africa join the global Smile Train family at the Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception of the Cleft Congress 2025 in Kyoto! #SmileTrainAfrica #CleftCare #Cleft2025
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Clefts are a common birth difference worldwide. Every child deserves access to safe, high-quality cleft care. Swipe to learn more! #CleftAwareness #CleftCare
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