Teem Clinic to administer free cleft lip/palate surgery.

Teem Clinic to administer free cleft lip/palate surgery. 

Warri to Host Free Cleft Lip/Palate Surgery by Teem Clinic and Smile Train
on the 10th of April - 13th April 2024

Teem Clinic Dental Services Limited, in collaboration  with Smile Train, a renowned international charity organization, is set to   launch  a groundbreaking initiative to provide free
medical  surgery  for children suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate sickness in Effurun, Warri, and environs  in  Delta State and beyond 
The special medical outreach expected to begin on the 10 - 13 th April 2024 ,
 is an effort aimed to address cleft Lip/cleft palate which is a congenital condition in which the upper lip fail to form properly thereby creating a hole in the upper lip while cleft palate is a condition where there is an opening between the mouth and the nose such that when the child swallows food, it comes from the nose.
The event, which will mark a significant milestone in the treatment of cleft lip and cleft palate in the  local healthcare sector in Delta State  will  take place at Teem Clinic's facilities in Effurun  meteopolis at Refinery road, Ekpan opposite Chicken Republic Ekpan near the Police Station.
 The event which is scheduled
to commence on the 10th of April to 13th April 2024 , underscores the commitment of both organizations
Teem Dental Services Ltd and Smile Train  to making essential medical services accessible to underserved populations who suffers a lot of stigmatization and total neglect in our
society as a result of this disease.

The  initiative will offer a wide range of  surgeries, to correct defects in cleft lip/cleft palate at no cost through the generous support of Smile Train and the dedicated team of professionals at Teem Clinic Dental Services which have successfully carried out surgery on over 100 who are happily living  un our society today free from that congenital condition which made  life not worth living.


Dr. Etetefia Mabel , the CEO TEEM Clinic Dental, the lead dentist,
flanked by Dr Omoloye Philip Adupagbemi,, Omonigho Oghenetega joy and Ovwavweho Eseoghene during a Press  Conference organized to herald the event  expressed her  enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, that  Teem Dental is  thrilled to partner with Smile Train to bring  the much-needed medical care to the people of Effurun, Ekpan,  Warri and environs.

According to Dr Etetefia Mabel , cleft lip and cleft palate disease   are  vital aspect of overall well-being, and through this initiative, they  hope to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our community members whose joy of having new born babies has been shattered.

lndeed it is heart warming to know that
Smile Train, known for its global efforts to provide free cleft lip and palate surgeries, has extended its support to include dental services in collaboration with Teem Clinic. The organization's mission aligns with Teem Dental's commitment to promoting oral health and improving access to essential medical treatments specifically in carrying out the correctional surgery
of cleft lip/cleft palate.

Dr Etetefia Mabel who  further briefed the Press said:"We are proud to partner with  Smile Train to expound the reach of Teem Clinic Dental Services to  reach and impact  Effurun/ Warri Communities, and the whole of Delta State and beyond." 

Dr Etetefia Mabel assured the public 
that together with Smile Train,  Teem Dental  Services  aim to address the pressing challenges of Cleft lip/Cleft Palate which makes society to regard those with the sickness as outcasts, witches/ wizards or cursed children 
left to live in isolation as a result of ignorance and lack of information on where victims can get medical solution.

Dr Etetefia Mabel explained during the interractive session that,  the free surgery is an  initiative driven by passion to help humanity get improved access to specialized healthcare services in the area of cleft lip/Cleft palate condition , because the sickness have broken many
marriages as spouses lay blames on each other as the source of the problem.

Shedding more light on the event, Dr Etetefia Mabel remarked thus: " What we hope to do on the 10th of April to 13 th April 2024  is the practical reflection  of our  shared commitment to promoting health equity and addressing disparities in healthcare access."

She added: " Patents of cleft lip/cleft palate should  receive this information and grab the free surgery opportunity we
are offering, l encourage them  to start  registerion now  in advance at Teem Clinic's Warri location Refinery Road opposite Chicken Republic, Ekpan, Uvwie LGA, Delta State. They can also
be contacted on gsm number 08023161800, 08029039656 for all necessary clarifications.

Speaking further, Dr Etetefia  Mabel observed: "The event promises to be a transformative opportunity for individuals in need of cleft lip/cleft palate surgery , because they will    receive treatment from skilled professionals in a supportive and compassionate environment ."

As preparations for the initiative are underway, it is worthy of note that Teem Dental and Smile Train , the , organizers anticipate a significant turnout and they are prepared to accommodate a large number of patients.

Judging from what we saw on ground during the Press briefing,  With the support of Smile Train and the dedication of Teem Clinic Dental Services, Doctors ,  with the relevant medical equipments showcased by Dr Etetetefia Mabel,   the  collaborative effort holds the promise of transforming lives and promoting  treatments  of  cleft lip/ cleft Palate   in
Effurun/ Warri communities in patticular and Delta State in general.

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