PA to help B.O.S.S. in cleft lip, palate operations

From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 2): PA to help B.O.S.S. in cleft lip, palate operations

In line with its community development efforts, the Army General Hospital in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City will be helping non-government organization Brother Operation Sweet Smile (B.O.S.S.), conduct free surgical mission to adult and children with cleft lip and palate from March 9-11.

Philippine Army (PA) spokesperson Col. Benjamin Hao said military personnel and their civilian employees suffering from these deformities are encouraged to avail of the free medical service.

"They (B.O.S.S.) will provide doctors who will perform the operation, and the X-Ray films, anesthesia and other medical supplies needed, including pre and post operation medicines. Laboratory tests, X-rays, ECG and other tests will be carried out at the Army General Hospital," he added.

The B.O.S.S. first partnered with the PA in 2011.

The mission was first held at the 1st Infantry Division in Zamboanga with 82 patients successfully operated.

The team also conducted three other activities again in the 1st Infantry Division, 4th Infantry Division in Cagayan De Oro City, and Army General Hospital.

The sweet smile project has already benefited 308 individuals.

Lt. Gen. Eduardo M Año, PA chief, commended B.O.S.S. for their invaluable service to their countrymen by providing free surgical restoration to indigent citizens of Mindanao and other parts of the Visayas with cleft lip and palate deformities.

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