Wife of the Governor of Anambra State Dr Nonye Soludo has assured that any child with cleft deformity living in the state must be captured in the ongoing free treatment of cleft lip and palate.
The governor’s wife gave the assurance in Awka while assessing the progress report of the exercise.
She encouraged everyone living in the State who has or knows any child with cleft deformity to bring them for immediate treatment, stressing that no child should be subjected to stigma or suffering because of the defect.
Dr Soludo also explained that the partnership with Smile Train to treat anyone with cleft deformity in Anambra State free of cost is in the best interest of those with cleft problems, with a target to bring the number of such deformities in the state to zero.
The Governor’s wife said that increased awareness and education are also essential to spread the message, and to also reduce apathy towards the exercise.
She urged parents and families of children with cleft lips or palates, or anyone that knows a child with such problem to refer them to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku-Awka or to the nearest public health facility for immediate treatment.
She also asked anyone who wishes to bring information about a person with the problem or issues relating to treatment to call: 0906 322 7856 or 0813 417 7577, for immediate attention.
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