Every three minutes, a child with cleft conditions is born in the world, and this happens more frequently than most people realize. People living in remote areas and facing economic hardship struggle to seek timely and safe surgical treatment. If left untreated, the impact on their health can be significant, leading to issues with nutrition and speech difficulties, which in turn may pose risks to their psychological well-being.
Some children with cleft conditions are often kept out of sight, but we choose to do the opposite. We take him out to play everywhere we go, giving him the same experiences as any other child. Our goal is for him to know that he is no different from anyone else.
Mother of a little boy who just started walking 20 days ago
When the doctor told me that the surgery would leave two scars, I felt that it was something I could accept. I wanted to be brave for myself.
A 19-year-old girl who loves to smile
A Decade-long Promise
Operation Smile is a non-governmental organization (NGO), has been dedicated to providing safe reconstructive surgery for children in need since 1982.
Ten years ago, Mindray North America team began sowing the seeds of cooperation with Operation Smile. In August 2023, those seeds of smiles and hope started to sprout. Mindray and Operation Smile, standing shoulder to shoulder, proudly announced their momentous 10-Year strategic partnership, fueled by a collective passion to enhance healthcare for vulnerable communities. And so, we embark on our first voyage into the heart of Wenshan, Yunan, China, where transformation awaits.
Emily Guo
Executive Vice President of Mindray
Operation Smile China Medical Center is a seed that brings hope and smiles to patients. Mindray is committed to providing continuous technical support to the hospital and assisting in the training of medical staff. We are fostering this seed to blossom, bear fruit, and grow incessantly, benefiting more patients and becoming a benchmark for cleft lip and palate surgical treatment and care.
The hospital is projected to complete over 1,000 surgeries and train nearly 200 medical staff within the first 5 years of operation.
All for Smile
"If they were your children, what would you do?"
Dr. Wang Xiaowei, President of Operation Smile Greater China, posed this question to everyone as the charity consultation began.
In just a few remarkable days of the consultation and surgery, a powerful connection was forged between the passionate volunteers from Mindray and the little patients. They became more than just helpers - they became playmates, brothers, and sisters.
For three consecutive days, Mindray volunteers assisted in screening approximately 120 patients and the successful completion of 77 surgeries.
" This makes my work even more meaningful. "
Customer Service Engineer
“ To be able to bring hope to others is truly a special kind of happiness. ”
Patient Care Volunteers
“It has filled my heart with immense fulfillment."
Patient Care Volunteers
" When we see the sparkle in children's eyes, everything feels worthwhile. "
Patient Care Volunteers
" They look amazing when they smile. "
Patient Care Volunteers
" Their smiles are truly beautiful and healing. "
Patient Care Volunteers
" This makes my work even more meaningful. "
Customer Service Engineer
" To be able to bring hope to others is truly a special kind of happiness. "
Patient Care Volunteers
" It has filled my heart with immense fulfillment. "
Patient Care Volunteers
" When we see the sparkle in children's eyes, everything feels worthwhile. "
Patient Care Volunteers
" They look amazing when they smile. "
Patient Care Volunteers
" Their smiles are truly beautiful and healing. "
Patient Care Volunteers
The seeds of compassion are also growing within - Mindray volunteers raised funds for Operation Smile during the Family Open Day.
In the future, Mindray will remain committed to sustainable development and steadfastly protect the innocent smiles of even more patients.
Operation Smile is a global nonprofit organization, bridging the gap in access to essential surgeries and healthcare, starting with cleft surgery and comprehensive care. They provide medical expertise, training, research and care through their dedicated staff and medical and student volunteers around the world, working alongside local governments, nonprofits and health systems, and supported by their generous donors and corporate partners.
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