ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s President, Dr. Arif Alvi, stressed the importance of raising awareness about children born with cleft lips and palates, highlighting that treatment for these conditions could significantly enhance the quality of life for affected children.
He made these remarks during a meeting with a delegation from the Pakistan Cleft Lip Association and the British Plastic Surgery Team in Islamabad.
The delegation, headed by Chairman Dr. Ejaz Bashir of the Association, included officials from the Federal Ministry of Health.
President Alvi underscored the significance of addressing current health challenges and adopting state-of-the-art technology to meet future healthcare needs.
صدر مملکت ڈاکٹر عارف علوی سے کٹے ہونٹ اور تالو کی پاکستانی ایسوسی ایشن اور برطانوی پلاسٹک سرجری ٹیم کے وفد کی ملاقات
وفد کی قیادت ایسوسی ایشن کے چیئرمین ڈاکٹر اعجاز بشیر نے کی، وفاقی وزارت ِصحت کے حکام کی بھی شرکت pic.twitter.com/2vOs8Qk7Rd
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) October 13, 2023
Pakistan Cleft Lips and Palate Association’s Work and Activities
During the meeting, the delegation provided an overview of the Pakistan Cleft Lips and Palate Association’s work and activities.
Pakistan Cleft Lip Association Updates President Alvi on Its Activities
The president was informed that the Association was offering free, world-class treatment facilities to underserved communities in Gujarat, focusing on improving issues related to eating, speaking, and addressing any societal discrimination faced by affected children.
President Alvi commended the Association’s commendable efforts in providing treatment and surgeries for children with cleft lips and palates.
