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Global Cleft and Craniofacial Foundation

@globalcleft1
Joined November 2022
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Do continue to spread the word that we are doing FREE CLEFT LIP AND PALATE SURGERIES. RT, Like and share to every social media platforms. @InfoMinZW @MoHCCZim @Smiletrain
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Clefts of the lip and/or palate (CL/P) are common anomalies accounting for 65% of congenital head and neck malformations. Without treatment most of these children end up with multiple challenges ranging from speech abnormalities, hearing problems, malnutrition, recurrent
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infections, dental abnormalities, psychosocial problems, low self-esteem and sometimes death. The incidence of oro-facial clefts varies between 1 in 500 to 1 in 1 000 depending on the geographic region. With timely intervention, cleft children can lead a normal life.
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Through the support of our local and international partners, Global Cleft and Cranio-Facial Foundation is able to provide free cleft and craniofacial reconstructive surgeries.
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