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Include palate examination in newborn healthcare guidelines, government told

Destiny, one of the beneficiaries in Africa who received free cleft treatment courtesy of Smile Train. [Courtesy, Smile Train]

The government has been urged to develop or revise newborn healthcare guidelines to include palate examination to ensure appropriate support with nutritional and surgical referral.

In a report released by Smile Train, the government has been asked to develop national guidelines for cleft care training and optimal cleft treatment pathways and ensure cleft care training for maternal and newborn care providers is aligned.

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