09/20/2026
60 Children from Six Districts Arrive at Duncan Hospital for Free Cleft Surgery
18 ambulances transported the children to Raxaul; surgical camp will continue through September 25
Raxaul | Anil Kumar | September 20, 2026
Around 60 children from six districts of North Bihar, affected by cleft lip, cleft palate, and tongue-tie conditions, arrived at Duncan Hospital in Raxaul on Sunday accompanied by their parents and guardians.
A free cleft surgery camp has been organized at the hospital for these children. Necessary medical examinations, screenings, and surgical procedures are being carried out under the supervision of specialist doctors.
The children came from the districts of East Champaran, West Champaran, Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, and Darbhanga. They were safely transported from their respective district headquarters to Raxaul in 18 ambulances. Teams from the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK – National Child Health Program) accompanied the children and their families. Through this coordinated effort, the children were transported safely and comfortably to Duncan Hospital.
Upon their arrival, the children and their parents were welcomed by Dr. Prabhu Joseph, Managing Director of Duncan Hospital, Raxaul, along with hospital doctors, staff members, volunteers, and representatives of Love Without Reason Foundation. Registration of the children was followed by medical screening and the necessary diagnostic tests.
According to the hospital administration, surgeries will begin on September 21 and continue through September 25. All necessary surgical procedures and related medical treatment will be provided to patients completely free of charge. Before surgery, doctors are evaluating each child's health and determining whether they meet the necessary medical requirements for surgery.
The camp is being organized by Duncan Hospital, Raxaul, in collaboration with Love Without Reason India Foundation and with the support of the RBSK teams. Its purpose is to provide specialized medical and surgical treatment for congenital cleft conditions to children from economically disadvantaged and underserved families.
A large number of volunteers are also assisting the children and their families. Volunteers have played an important role in registration, medical examinations, navigating the hospital, and making other necessary arrangements for families who have traveled from distant districts.
Parents expressed relief and happiness at having access to free surgery. They explained that financial difficulties prevent many families from obtaining appropriate treatment for their children. For these families, free surgery represents an important opportunity to improve their children's health and self-confidence.
Organizers emphasized that the goal of the camp goes beyond surgery alone. The effort seeks to give children affected by cleft conditions better health, greater confidence, and an improved quality of life, while ensuring that children in need receive appropriate, high-quality treatment at the right time.
