In order to receive free surgery, children with cleft lip must be at least 6 months old and weigh 8kg or more; children with cleft palate must be at least 12 months old and weigh 10-12kg or more; and patients with congenital ptosis (not an ophthalmic disease) must be over 5 years old, among others.

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Doctors from Hospital E give check-ups for patients before conducting surgery.

According to the hospital’s director, the hospital will create the best conditions for participating cleft palate children in the program. The patients and their families will not have to pay for surgery and post-operative care. Meanwhile, the hospital will provide accommodation and meals for patients’ families.

On May 6, more than 80 children with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial malformations from Nam Dinh, Yen Bai, Hoa Binh, and Hai Phong, etc. received free check-ups and surgery counseling from Hospital E.

Translated by Quynh Oanh