Cleft Lip & Palate Surgical Awareness Campaign

With the support of Operation Smile – Bangalore, HANDS conducted a month-long Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness Campaign in November 2025 across mandal headquarters of Guntakal, Tadipatri, Nandyala, and Kalyanadurg constituencies in Andhra Pradesh. The campaign included auto rallies with public announcements, pamphlet distribution at hospitals, schools, PHCs, Anganwadi centres, and public places, with support from Mahila Mandals, Women Samakyas, and local CSOs. Through this outreach, 25 patients were identified. After screening, 8 patients were selected and referred on 27 November 2025 to Penmamanani Hospital, Vijayawada, for free surgical treatment under the Operation Smile program.