Every child deserves a healthy start in life and every smile deserves a chance.
Cleft lip and cleft palate are conditions that occur when a baby’s lip or mouth does not form completely during pregnancy. Children born with cleft lip and/or cleft palate may have difficulty feeding, speaking, or breathing properly. They may also face stigma, discrimination, or social isolation as they grow.
The good news is this: cleft lip and cleft palate can be treated and treatment is FREE.
UNDERSTANDING CLEFT LIP AND CLEFT PALATE
- Cleft lip appears as an opening or split in the upper lip.
- Cleft palate occurs when there is an opening in the roof of the mouth.
- Some children are born with both conditions.
These conditions are not caused by spiritual forces, curses, or wrongdoing by parents. They are medical conditions that can be corrected through proper treatment and care.
With timely medical intervention, children with cleft lip and palate can live healthy, confident, and fulfilling lives.
Early Care Saves Lives
Early identification and referral are very important. When children receive care early:
- Feeding and nutrition improve
- Speech development is supported
- The risk of complications is reduced
- Children grow with confidence and dignity
Many adults and young people living with cleft conditions can also benefit from treatment and support. It is never too late to seek help.
PLAN FOUNDATION IS LINKING PEOPLE TO FREE TREATMENT
PLAN Health Advocacy and Development Foundation (PLAN Foundation) is working with trusted medical partners to link children, youths, and adults living with cleft lip and cleft palate to FREE medical treatment and care.
As part of our community engagement work similar to our successful experience supporting children with clubfoot PLAN Foundation is:
- Raising awareness about cleft lip and palate
- Supporting early identification in communities
- Facilitating referrals to qualified treatment centres
- Supporting families with accurate information and guidance
Do You Know or See Someone Living with Cleft Lip or Cleft Palate?
Help is available. Treatment is FREE.
If you have seen or identified a child, youth, or adult living with cleft lip or cleft palate or if you are a parent or caregiver, please contact PLAN Foundation.
📞 For information or referral:
Oluwaseun: 0814 306 4561
Early care saves lives.
Spread the word. Give hope.
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Ifedayo Osemwegie,
Advocacy, Strategic Communication and Media Officer,
PLAN Health Advocacy and Development Foundation (PLAN Foundation)
+2348038320421
ifedayo@planfoundation.org.ng
