In their maiden mission for Operation International, Team Cleft Repair will head to Hue University Medicine Hospital in Vietnam from September 10 through 15. The team is collaborating with the Design Capital Asia organization and will focus on providing much-needed medical care to children born with cleft lip and palates.
Team Cleft Repair was established in March of 2023. The team is made up of dedicated group of doctors and nurses who are passionate about treating children born with cleft lip/palate, which occurs in one out of every 700 births worldwide and can put children at greater risk for malnutrition, poor health, and poverty.
Team Cleft Repair will also provide education to local surgeons, anesthesiologists and nurses during their trip in Vietnam.