A statement by PR & Communications Manager, Africa of the organization Emily Manjeru made available to Blueprint, said it reflects a 13 percent growth over the previous year.
“An independent study observed that each primary cleft surgery yielded up to $50,000 in economic benefit (A cleft surgery costs approximately $250). Smile Train offers free cleft surgeries, as well as comprehensive cleft care which includes nutrition, speech therapy, orthodontics, and psychosocial support to enable patients to thrive.”
