Smile Train : Free Surgery Camp for Children with Cleft Lip and Palate Begins in Raebareli

Raebareli :Children born with cleft lips or palates in Raebareli now have a chance to smile confidently, thanks to a free treatment initiative launched under the National Child Health Program in collaboration with Smile Train and Health City Hospital, Lucknow.

The camp offers free registration and surgery for cleft lip and cleft palate cases from July 1 to July 7, between 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at multiple community health centers (CHCs) and the office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Raebareli.

CMO Dr. Naveen Chandra informed that the camp is being held not only at the district level but also across various blocks. Children identified with these congenital deformities will undergo free surgeries performed by Dr. Vaibhav Khanna, Project Director and Plastic Surgeon at Smile Train, and Dr. Adarsh Kumar, Senior Plastic Surgeon, at Health City Hospital, Lucknow. In addition, travel expenses will also be reimbursed for patients.

Block-Wise Schedule:
July 1: Bachsrawan, Shivgarh, Maharajganj, Amawan, Harchandpur — at CHC Maharajganj

July 2: Jagatpur, Unchahar, Deenshah Gaura — at CHC Jagatpur

July 3: Lalganj, Sareni, Dalmau, Khiro — at CHC Lalganj

July 4: Rohaniya, Salon, Deeh, Nasirabad — at CHC Salon

July 5: Rahi, Urban Areas, Sataon, and missed patients from previous days — at CMO Office, Raebareli

Dr. Chandra appealed to families and the public to come forward if they know any child affected by cleft deformities. He emphasized that timely registration and treatment could transform these children’s lives by restoring their smiles.

All block-level medical officers, ANMs, ASHA workers, and Anganwadi staff have been directed to identify such children during field visits and inform their guardians about this golden opportunity for free medical intervention.

For further details, families may contact:

DEIC Manager Raebareli: Nitesh Jaiswal at 8795838400

Smile Train Representative: Neeraj Kumar Sharma at 9454159999 / 9565437056

This initiative highlights the government’s commitment to inclusive healthcare and ensures no child’s smile is left behind.