Mindray Donates a New Operation Room to Operation Smile in Rondonia, Brazil to Expand Access to Life-Changing Surgeries

2024-08-08

The inauguration for a new surgical room at Dr. Ary Pinheiro Base Hospital equipped by medical devices donated by Mindray was held on July 19, 2024 in Porto Velho, Rondonia, Brazil. The donation is facilitated by Operation Smile, an NGO devoting in providing care to cleft condition, which includes surgery, consultation, speech therapy and beyond.

This new facility marks a significant advancement in surgical capacity for cleft patients in the region, effectively doubling the number of life-changing surgeries.

The initiative has been made possible with support from the State Health Department of Rondonia, the Fissure Center of Rondonia (NUFIS), and the Fissure Association of Rondonia (ASFIR).

The recently donated devices, estimated to be valued at approximately USD 40,000, include an anesthesia machine, ventilator, surgical table, and light. These equipment meet the highest standards of quality and safety, and will help create a favorable environment for successful surgical procedures.

Mindray and Operation Smile have committed to a 10-year partnership aimed at transforming healthcare systems globally. Starting in China and Colombia, we are now making a significant impact in Brazil. Operation Smile aims to reach 1 million patients worldwide, and this collaboration with Mindray is a substantial step towards achieving that goal.

Paola Pineda

Director of Operation Smile Global Corporate Development & Partnerships (LAC)

With our mission to make 'healthcare within reach,' we are thrilled to support Operation Smile in Rondonia. Mindray's comprehensive portfolio of surgical devices, known for their safety and efficiency, meets the essential needs of cleft care. Our philanthropic efforts with Operation Smile will undoubtedly make a difference.

Feng Zhang

General Manager of Mindray Brazil

In Brazil, approximately 1 in every 650 births is affected by cleft conditions. Operation Smile has been active in Porto Velho, Rondonia, since 2014, providing 619 charitable surgical procedures and over 7,200 consultations to date. The expanded capabilities of this new facility will significantly benefit patients, particularly the approximately 50 cleft patients treated annually by NUFIS, which is expected to double to about 100 patients per year with the new surgical room.

Cristina Murachco

Executive Director for Operation Smile Brazil

Mindray's partnership with Operation Smile aims to have a lasting impact in Brazil. By gaining a deeper understanding of the medical needs in different regions, Mindray hopes to better support patients, especially those in remote areas, and improve the overall level of healthcare services. This collaboration demonstrates the transformative power of strategic partnerships in delivering excellence in cleft care and empowering the broader healthcare ecosystem in the region.