OSP News

For Nutrition Month, Operation Smile Philippines celebrates the power of proper nutrition in transforming the lives of children with cleft lip and palate. Through our nutrition program, we support families with feeding guidance, monitor our patients’ growth, and help children get strong and ready for surgery.

We started the month strong with a seminar titled “Bayanihan for Health: Promoting Child Nutrition and Community Wellness”, bringing together 45 health workers from various Cebu local government units to learn about the vital role of nutrition in comprehensive cleft care and food security — the heart of this year’s Nutrition Month theme.

In line with “Food at Nutrition Security, Maging Priority! Sapat na Pagkain, Karapatan Natin!”, we continue our commitment to making nutrition accessible for all because every child deserves not just enough food, but a chance to smile.

Honored Visit by USEC Mary Ann P. Maestral, MD, MBA-HA, FPPS, CHA, FPCHA

We were privileged to welcome the Undersecretary of Health, UHC Health Services Cluster Area III – Visayas, USEC Mary Ann P. Maestral, MD, MBA-HA, FPPS, CHA, FPCHA to our Operation Smile Philippines – Cebu Center of Excellence

Her visit was a testament to the dedication and commitment of the Department of Health (Philippines) to supporting facilities that provide essential services to our communities.

USEC Maestral admired our state-of-the-art facility and the compassionate care we offer to children born with cleft lip and palate. Our center is proud to provide free services to these children, ensuring they receive the best possible care and support.

We are grateful for the DOH’s continued support and look forward to collaborating further to promote our facility and its mission.

Together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of many children and their families across the Philippines.