Since 1982, Operation Smile has conducted medical programs in 73 cities across the Philippines. Operation Smile’s global volunteer network includes more than 220 medical professionals and non-medical volunteers who donate their time in the Philippines and around the world. Over the last 33 years, Operation Smile has provided free reconstructive surgery to more than 26,400 patients and dental care to more than 5,100 patients in the Philippines to patients with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial differences.
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Recent news & activity from Philippines
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John Ryan Yap: dedicated to children’s care
Programme Coordinator Samantha Devito sat down with John Ryan Yap, a recovery room nurse from the Philippines, during a recent medical mission. Read on for a question- and answer-style interview…
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Discovering the causes of cleft: part 1
Whether traveling from surrounding villages or distant islands, families in the Philippines seeking cleft surgeries for their children must sacrifice precious time and resources to reach Operation Smile medical mission…
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From hurt to healing: Efren’s emotional change
Editor’s Note: The Philippines holds a special place in the history – and future – of our organization. It was there that Dr. Bill Magee, a plastic surgeon, and his…