Warri- 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 its environs and beyond Delta State. 

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 forum, which is scheduled to commence on the April 10,  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 briefing 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.” 

She 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.

In addition, she explained  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.

“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.