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Operation Smile

Multiple (30+ countries) · Humanitarian NGO · Free

Global NGO providing free cleft lip and palate surgery through international medical missions and permanent care centers.

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Conditions and procedures covered
Cleft lip surgeryCleft palate surgeryReconstructive surgeryPediatric anesthesia
Eligibility
Open to residentsYes
Open to foreignersNo / restricted
Pediatric onlyNo
Visa requiredNo (see notes)
Referral requiredNo

Free surgical care for cleft lip, cleft palate and related conditions. Patients are evaluated at country-specific missions and care centers; eligibility based on diagnosis and medical fitness for surgery.

How to access
Official websitehttps://www.operationsmile.org/
Phone—
Emailinfo@operationsmile.org
Walk-in acceptedNo

Find a country program on the website; register the patient with the local mission. Cleft-condition photo and basic medical history required.

Cautions

Care is provided at scheduled missions or partner care centers — not on-demand. Confirm the next mission date for your country.

Languages spoken

en, es, pt, ar, fr

Sources

Last verified by CareFare: 2026-05-01.

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