Dar es Salaam, Feb. 20 -- DAR ES SALAAM: HEALTHCARE providers specialising in cleft patient care are stepping up awareness campaigns on the importance of teamwork and effective communication in delivering safe and comprehensive care to children with cleft lip and palate.

Speaking at the opening of a three-day training organised by Smile Train, an initiative that enhances skills, knowledge and collaboration among cleft care providers, they said cleft care begins shortly after birth by educating mothers on how to feed their babies with cleft lip and palate.

CCBRT Anesthesiologist, Dr Peter Saria said the importance of having an operating room dedicated to pediatric surgical care providing essential, life saving surgical care to children. ...