CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: On the occasion of World Cleft Awareness Day, Smile Train India celebrated a significant milestone of facilitating more than 800,000 free cleft surgeries across the country, reaffirming its commitment to transforming lives through accessible and comprehensive cleft care. The organization also renewed its focus on promoting early diagnosis and timely treatment of cleft lip and cleft palate conditions, which affect thousands of children every year. Through partnerships with hospitals, medical professionals, and community organizations, Smile Train India has worked to ensure that children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds receive life-changing surgical care and ongoing support services. Experts emphasized that early identification of cleft conditions can significantly improve treatment outcomes, speech development, nutrition, and overall quality of life. In addition to surgeries, the organization provides access to speech therapy, nutritional counseling, orthodontic treatment, and psychosocial support to help patients achieve long-term recovery and social integration. Awareness campaigns conducted on World Cleft Awareness Day aim to educate families about available treatment options and reduce misconceptions surrounding cleft conditions. Smile Train India stated that increasing awareness, strengthening healthcare partnerships, and expanding access to specialized care remain key priorities. The milestone reflects decades of dedicated efforts to improve child healthcare and restore confidence, hope, and opportunities for thousands of children and families across India.
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