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.

Calling Women in Healthcare from DRC, Ghana, Madagascar, Malawi, and Tanzania! Are you passionate about advancing you...
31/10/2025

Calling Women in Healthcare from DRC, Ghana, Madagascar, Malawi, and Tanzania!
Are you passionate about advancing your leadership and driving change in health?
This fellowship is designed just for you!
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Women in Medicine Global Leadership Fellowship, a transformative nine-month, hybrid program designed to support women working in healthcare to grow as leaders.
What this Fellowship offers:
– Hybrid: Continue working in your current workplace, while you learn
– Live virtual interactive sessions every two to three weeks
– Self-paced online learning
– 1:1 mentorship with experienced leaders
– Connections with emerging leaders around the world
– Chance to design and implement a project to address a health or equity need you are passionate about
– 2-3 day in-person workshops at the start, middle, and end of the fellowship
Participants will build skills in understanding their leadership styles, communication, project designing & planning, resource management, research development and sustainable leadership.
Applications are Open Now! Apply here: Application Stage 1
If you are ready to take your leadership journey to the next level and meet the eligibility criteria, we encourage you to apply.
The first phase of the application process will be open from now until November 9.
– Women in from DRC, Ghana, Madagascar, Malawi, and Tanzania are eligible to apply this year. Future years will have cohorts from other countries.
– More details? Watch the recorded information session here [link] for more information about the fellowship and the application process.
If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].
Join us in shaping a more equitable future in healthcare!

Alert: Plastic Surgery Training Opportunities in Malawi!The College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa...
22/10/2025

Alert: Plastic Surgery Training Opportunities in Malawi!

The College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) has launched applications for two specialized training pathways in Plastic Surgery, based in Blantyre, Malawi:

🔹 5-Year Full Specialty Training (https://app.jotform.com/242825523640555)

🔹 3-Year Post-Membership Training (for qualified surgeons)

These programs aim to develop the next generation of plastic surgeons to address critical needs in the region.

📍 Training Location: QECH, Blantyre

🗓️ Start Date: January 2026

⏳ Application Deadlines:

・5-Year Program: 30 October 2025

・3-Year Program: 12 November 2025

You can access the more information via the link below:https://app.jotform.com/242825523640555

Help us spread the word to passionate surgeons ready to transform lives through specialized surgical care!

Two weeks ago, a team of dedicated volunteers from Malawi joined our global effort in Madagascar to help deliver safe su...
21/09/2025

Two weeks ago, a team of dedicated volunteers from Malawi joined our global effort in Madagascar to help deliver safe surgical care. ❤️

We are so proud to have contributed to the a key effort under the strategy dedicated to worldwide.

By strengthening networks and investing in , we're ensuring sustainable care and brighter futures for communities around the world.

None of this would be possible without the compassion and commitment of our volunteers, partners, and supporters. Thank you for being part of the journey!

We’re thrilled to share that our Co-Founder, President, and CEO, Kathy Magee, has been named one of the Fierce 50 Honore...
02/09/2025

We’re thrilled to share that our Co-Founder, President, and CEO, Kathy Magee, has been named one of the Fierce 50 Honorees of 2025 by Fierce Life Sciences Events

The Fierce 50 celebrates leaders and organizations driving advancements in medicine, fostering hashtag and shaping the future of hashtag and biopharma. Kathy’s recognition highlights her visionary hashtag at Operation Smile, where she champions access to safe surgical and comprehensive care and helps build sustainable health systems around the world.

Congratulations, Kathy, on this well-deserved honor! Your dedication ensures our work continues to make a lasting impact on the lives of children, families and communities worldwide.

Read more about the hashtag here: https://lnkd.in/eVC6SPKP

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With a projected shortage of 11 million health workers by 2030, strengthening health systems and supporting the global h...
25/08/2025

With a projected shortage of 11 million health workers by 2030, strengthening health systems and supporting the global health workforce has never been more urgent.

Next month, Operation Smile will co-host a side event during titled “A New Vision for the Health Workforce: Addressing NCDs, Global Health Security and Emergencies,” alongside the Health Workers Coalition, In Health, & Johnson, HOPE, Global Health and other partners.

The event will take place on September 23, from 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. ET, both virtually and in person at the Harvard Club of New York. There, we'll explore practical, sustainable solutions to support and protect health workers worldwide—covering fair pay, mental health support, safer working environments and technology-driven innovations.

Register to join: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8qpiX0Zm5lQI4wmEnCQJX5SJmc5Ju_bOc-SU8lw7RxsLR0w/viewform

Operation Smile, in partnership with of Health, Ghana and Ships, recently convened a two-day National Surgical Dialogu...
22/08/2025

Operation Smile, in partnership with of Health, Ghana and Ships, recently convened a two-day National Surgical Dialogue in Koforidua under the theme “Bridging the Gap: Policy, Practice and People in Ghana’s Surgical Journey.”

This high-level engagement brought together policymakers, health professionals, researchers and development partners to address critical issues shaping Ghana’s Surgical, Obstetric, Trauma, and Anaesthesia (SOTA) care. The dialogue created a collaborative platform for participants to share innovative practices, exchange experiences, and reflect on how Ghana can accelerate access to safe, timely surgical care. Conversations spanned the development and implementation of sustainable national surgical policies, new approaches to financing and ensuring that people remain at the center of policy and practice.

By convening diverse stakeholders – including the Ministry of Health, Health Service, professional colleges, Health Organization, Health Insurance Authority of Ghana and other institutions – the event demonstrated a shared commitment to building stronger surgical systems. This collaboration highlights the power of partnership-driven solutions in advancing equitable access to safe, effective care for all Ghanaians.

Behind every photo is a story worth telling. At Operation Smile, our photographers capture more than images — they captu...
19/08/2025

Behind every photo is a story worth telling. At Operation Smile, our photographers capture more than images — they capture care, courage, and transformation. Through their lens, we see moments of hope and dignity, honoring the patients, families and volunteers who make our work possible.

As volunteer photographer Osvaldo Godina says, “It’s not just about taking a picture; it’s about becoming part of the moment, feeling what they feel. Each image connects emotionally with viewers and honors the struggle, hope and transformation.”

This Day, we’re proud to spotlight five photographers whose work reveals the heart of our mission. From moments of courage on surgery day to the quiet strength of families, their images celebrate resilience and human connection.

📸 Discover their stories and see their work here: https://www.operationsmile.org/story/behind-the-lens-inspiring-action-through-photography/

Infants born with cleft conditions are 9 times more likely to die within their first year of life than other infants. F...
01/08/2025

Infants born with cleft conditions are 9 times more likely to die within their first year of life than other infants. Feeding challenges contribute significantly to this risk. Without early support, many of these children face a higher risk of malnutrition and may be unable to safely undergo any surgery.
To meet this need, Operation Smile has prioritized nutrition as a critical part of our comprehensive cleft care model, working alongside communities and health care workers to deliver locally tailored nutrition interventions and support for our patients and their families. We join the rest of the world in this year's Breastfeeding week (1-7 August 2025)

02/07/2025

July is Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month.
we seek to:
Increasing access to surgical care: Operation Smile works alongside local health systems to break down barriers and bring high-quality care closer to home, starting with cleft surgery and comprehensive care.
locally led, globally supported: We are permanently based in 37 countries, supporting locally driven solutions that meet the needs of each community.
A global leader in cleft care: For over four decades, Operation Smile has advanced gold standard surgical care and comprehensive, patient-centered cleft care in partnership with local health systems.
Training as a force multiplier: We invest in education to expand the surgical workforce, build capacity, and sustainably scale access to care.
Comprehensive care is key to lasting impact: From speech therapy and nutrition to oral health and psychosocial support, we ensure patients receive the care they need to thrive.
Shifting perceptions: We’re working to change the narrative around cleft conditions by increasing awareness, confronting harmful myths, and championing the dignity and a future full of possibilities for every child.
Bold, innovative approaches: We apply research, technology, and cross-sector collaboration to increase access to surgical care.
Care closer to home: Our goal is to tackle the barriers to access to care between families and the life-changing care they need.

Last month, we co-hosted a side event with Ships during titled “Strengthening Health Systems for Universal Health Cov...
21/06/2025

Last month, we co-hosted a side event with Ships during titled “Strengthening Health Systems for Universal Health Coverage: Implementing Surgical Care.” The event brought together global leaders, policymakers, and professionals to explore how surgical and anesthesia care can be integrated into national health systems as part of achieving .

Our Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer, Dr. Ayala, opened the event, followed by a range of speakers offering insights from their own countries and organizations. Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Ghana’s Minister of Health, highlighted his country’s leadership in implementing its National Surgical, Obstetric, and Anesthesia Plan (NSOAP), while Dr. Nguyen Trong Khoa from Vietnam’s Ministry of Health outlined efforts to strengthen medical services and Dr. Anselme, PhD. from the FOUNDATION spoke on the critical role of private sector collaboration.

A panel discussion followed, moderated by Dr. Faustin NTIRENGANYA, MD,MMED,FCS(Ecsa), FACS, PhD, featuring expert insights from Drs. Kaseje, Haylock-Loor, Teri Reynolds, M. M. Makasa and Alayande. Their dialogue demonstrated a shared commitment to , workforce development and strengthening in low- and middle-income countries

Closing the event, Dr. Johnson, reinforced the role of collaboration in building resilient health systems and driving lasting progress in . Thank you to everyone who contributed to this important conversation and to all who continue working to increase access to care.

Join us on June 24 at 10 AM EDT for a live Operation Smile Academy featuring Dr. Nicole Shilkofski, M.D., M.Ed., from ...
16/06/2025

Join us on June 24 at 10 AM EDT for a live Operation Smile Academy featuring Dr. Nicole Shilkofski, M.D., M.Ed., from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Dr. Enrique Sierra Ruiz, anesthesiologist and Regional Medical Officer with Smile; pediatric intensivist Dr. M. Tamer from University Hospital; and Dr. Isabelle Simoneau, a pediatric anesthesiologist and PACU physician.

In this session, titled “Panel Discussion on Recognition and Management of Malignant Hyperthermia in OR and PACU Settings,” Dr. Shilkofski will moderate a discussion that begins with a brief didactic presentation on how to recognize and manage malignant hyperthermia (MH). The panel will then explore the features of MH as they present in both operating room and PACU/ICU settings. Drawing on their expertise from three different countries, the speakers will offer valuable insights from pediatric anesthesiology and intensive care perspectives. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and enhance your skills!

Register for the webinar here: https://live.operationsmileacademy.org/register/84100954011?_gl=1*84y38f*_ga*MjE0NDc5NjI0Mi4xNzE5ODY3NTUz*_ga_WSXY2VMKVF*czE3NDk4NDY2ODkkbzExMCRnMCR0MTc0OTg0NjY4OSRqNjAkbDAkaDA.&lang=en

Sign up for an Operation Smile Academy account to receive a certificate of attendance: https://account.operationsmileacademy.org/signup

Last month, during , we proudly supported "Operating for Equity: Strengthening Surgical Systems to Achieve Universal He...
12/06/2025

Last month, during , we proudly supported "Operating for Equity: Strengthening Surgical Systems to Achieve Universal Health Coverage"—a dynamic side event hosted by -International Student Surgical Network that brought together global leaders, advocates, and young changemakers in Geneva.

The event opened with remarks from Dr. Tegmark Wisell, Sweden’s Ambassador for Global Health, who shared her nation’s strategy to improve health outcomes for under-resourced populations in low- and middle-income countries, emphasizing the role of in advancing .

A roundtable followed, brilliantly moderated by Pitla, featuring experts including Kolker, former U.S. Ambassador and Assistant Secretary of Global Affairs at the .S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); Dr. Daniela Filipescu from the (World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists); Dr. Dodgion from the of Academic Global Surgery; Dr. M. M. Makasa and Dr. Siew Lim. InciSion Co-Chairs Mei Seiler Torres and . Pratyush Kumar also addressed the audience. Together, they explored strategies to strengthen surgical systems and expand equitable access to care.

Our Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer, Dr. Ayala, closed the session by highlighting the importance of in and recognizing InciSioN’s student network for their pivotal role in driving this work forward. We’re proud to support efforts that elevate the visibility of surgical care in and reflect our commitment to advancing equitable access to care for all. Thank you to everyone involved who helped make this event a success.

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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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