Operation Smile Colombia was founded in 1988 as part of the Operation Smile global initiation. Over the past 35 years, the organization has conducted over 500 surgical programs and delivered more than 23,000 high-quality surgeries and care for patients with cleft conditions across the country.

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Cleft lip is the most common congenital deformity of the mouth and face, and its exact cause is still unknown in medical science. According to statistics, a cleft lip patient is born every three minutes globally. Many of them will face challenges such as difficulty in feeding, speech disorders, and social discrimination, both physiologically and psychologically.

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In 2023, Mindray embarked on a partnership with Operation Smile globally, demonstrating a 10-year commitment to providing care for children with cleft conditions.

Mindray announced the donation a batch of medical devices to Operation Smile Colombia's two surgical centers in Bogota and Monteria. These devices include ventilators, monitors, anesthesia machines, defibrillators, and operating tables, which will be utilized in subsequent free surgical programs.

Mindray formally established its operation in Colombia in 2009 and has been deeply rooted in this land since then. Thanks to the trust from the healthcare community, Mindray has been part of the force bringing better medical technology solutions for the people of Colombia. Today, this noble cause will be strengthened through the collaboration with Operation Smile Colombia.

In February 2024, the newly donated devices by Mindray will be put into use during a surgical program in Monteria, Colombia.

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Looking forward, Mindray will work hand in hand with the organization to raise awareness of the cleft condition and provide high-quality and accessible technology to patients worldwide, safeguarding their smiles and dreams.