Operation Smile Malawi

Operation Smile Malawi Operation Smile has conducted Eight medical missions in Malawi, providing free life changing surgery for more than 1000 Malawian children and adults.

Operation Smile expanded its reach to Malawi in 2012. Since then, Operation Smile Malawi has been working under the umbrella of the Ministry of Health and is committed to the creation of programs leading to the self-sustainable treatment of cleft lip and cleft palate pathologies through capacity-building and working within the existing cleft infrastructure in Malawi.

Psychosocial care is an essential part of comprehensive cleft care, supporting patients and families before, during, and...
29/07/2026

Psychosocial care is an essential part of comprehensive cleft care, supporting patients and families before, during, and after surgery as they move through treatment and return to their communities. In Malawi and beyond, it helps caregivers and patients navigate emotional challenges, from pre-surgical anxiety to post-treatment adjustment.

To support families, psychosocial providers offer guidance and practical tools to help them cope with change, build confidence, and prepare for life beyond the hospital. By embedding psychosocial care into each stage of the patient journey, Operation Smile helps ensure families feel supported beyond the operating room and better prepared for what comes next.



15/07/2026

From Uncertainty to Confidence: Carlo’s Journey Through Cleft Care and Beyond

This Cleft Awareness Month, we celebrate Carlo’s journey of healing, courage, and confidence after receiving life-changing cleft surgery.

Cleft care is more than restoring smiles, it’s about building confidence, hope, and brighter futures.



A child’s ability to communicate shapes how they learn, connect and experience the world. In Malawi, Operation Smile vol...
13/07/2026

A child’s ability to communicate shapes how they learn, connect and experience the world. In Malawi, Operation Smile volunteer and speech therapist Chanju Mhango works with patients as they build the skills to express themselves with confidence.

As a speech therapist, Chanju supports children in developing speech, language, and feeding skills, working closely with surgical teams to meet each patient’s needs. For many, this support is key to feeling understood and included in their communities.

In many regions where we work, access to consistent speech therapy remains limited. Through Operation 100, we are expanding access to comprehensive cleft services so more children can receive care closer to home.

22/04/2026

!!! Thrilled to share some field highlights-Mzuzu STSP!!!

Behind every mask is a team giving their all, and in every theatre is a story being rewritten. What starts as a procedure becomes a second chance, a restored smile, a renewed confidence.

This is more than surgery. It’s hope, happening in real time.

!!!Thrilled to announce that it's just 01 day to go until Operation Smile Mzuzu April STSP begins on 17 April 2026.!!Eve...
16/04/2026

!!!Thrilled to announce that it's just 01 day to go until Operation Smile Mzuzu April STSP begins on 17 April 2026.!!

Every second brings us closer to a smile and closer to giving children the safe surgery they deserve.

The countdown isn’t just about time, it’s about purpose, impact, and hope.

Every second brings us closer to a smile.02 days until Operation Smile Mzuzu April STSP begins (17 April 2026).Counting ...
15/04/2026

Every second brings us closer to a smile.

02 days until Operation Smile Mzuzu April STSP begins (17 April 2026).

Counting down with purpose, because every child deserves access to safe surgery.

Counting down with purpose.11 days to go until Operation Smile Mzuzu April STSP begins on 17 April 2026.
06/04/2026

Counting down with purpose.

11 days to go until Operation Smile Mzuzu April STSP begins on 17 April 2026.

Happy hashtag !Today, we celebrate the incredible women advancing care in their communities.Through our Women in Medicin...
08/03/2026

Happy hashtag !
Today, we celebrate the incredible women advancing care in their communities.
Through our Women in Medicine initiative, Operation Smile invests in women by providing training, mentorship, leadership opportunities, and resources — because when women are supported, entire communities benefit.

A huge thank you to everyone woman inspiring in your community.
“What advice would you give to the next generation of women in medicine?”

Tag @‌operationsmile and use and hashtag .
Together, we can help create healthier futures for generations to come.
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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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