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 Cambodia:Phnom Penh - March 12 to March 19, 2010 Place: Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital, Phnom Penh Local Team: International Team: Patients Screened: Patients Treated: Details to be confirmed Phnom Penh - November 30 to December 4, 2009 Place: Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital, Phnom Penh Local Team: 24 International Team:3 Patients Screened: 45 Patients Treated: 37 This was Operation Smile Cambodia's first local mission and was staffed almost entirely by Cambodian medical and non-medical volunteers along with two medical volunteers from Malaysia and one from the U.S.A. The mission was considered very successful and demonstrated the capabilities of Operation Smile Cambodia's team of Cambodian medical volunteers. Operation Smile Cambodia would like to thank the Rotary Club of Lu Chou, Taipei, Taiwan, the Rotary Club of Likas Bay, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia and the Rotary Club of Phnom Penh whose support made this mission possible. Mission Images: (Click to enlarge)
Kampot - August 30 to September 4, 2009 Cambodia-Australia Friendship Mission Place: Kampot Referral Hospital, Kampot Local Team: International Team: Patients Screened: 261 Patients Treated: 118 This was the first Operation Smile Cambodia mission in Kampot and was well received by the local community and authorities. With the assistance of an international team that included volunteers from Australia, Italy, United Kingdom, U.S.A., Philippines, and, of course Cambodia, Operation Smile Cambodia provided successful surgery to children and young adults with cleft lips, cleft palates, and other facial deformities from across Cambodia during this mission. The international volunteer team on this mission also included medical professionals who traveled all the way from Peru and Kenya respectively to join the dedicated team providing free life altering medical care to needy Cambodians. Finally, Operation Smile Cambodia would like to thank Ambassador Margaret Adamson of Australia for her support. Mission Images: (Click to enlarge)
Kampong Cham - May 2 to May 7, 2009 Cambodia-Singapore Friendship Mission Place: Kampong Cham Provincial Hospital, Kampong Cham Local Team: 22 International Team: 31 Patients Screened: 200 Patients Treated: 92 This was the first Operation Smile Cambodia mission in Kampong Cham and was well received by the local community and authorities. With the sponsorship and assistance of a dedicated team from Operation Smile Singapore, the mission provided successful surgery to children and young adults with cleft lip, cleft palate, and other facial deformities from Kampong Cham and surrounding provinces. Additionally Ms. Tina Tan and representatives of Mr. Bean both supported the mission financially and provided great assistance by participating as volunteers on the mission. Finally, Operation Smile Cambodia would like to thank Ambassador Tan Yee Woan of Singapore for her support. Mission Images: (Click to enlarge)
Phnom Penh - March 13 to March 20, 2009 Place: Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital, Phnom Penh Local Team: 20 International Team: 44 Patients Screened: 243 Patients Treated: 119 - total of 145 procedures Operation Smile returned again to the Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital in Phnom Penh for a very successful mission which was well received by public authorities. With the assistance of a dedicated team from Cambodia, U.S., Canada, England, Philippines, India and Vietnam, the mission provided successful surgery to children and young adults with cleft lip, cleft palate, and other facial deformities from Phnom Penh and provinces around Cambodia. Mission Images: (Click to enlarge)
Sihanoukville - November 30 to December 4, 2008 Cambodian-Filipino Friendship Mission Place: Sihanoukville Referral Hospital Local Team: 19 International Team: 35 Patients Screened: 123 Patients Operated: 63 This was the first Operation Smile Cambodia mission in Sihanoukville and was well received by the local community and authorities. With the assistance of a dedicated team from the Philippines, the mission provided successful surgery to children and young adults with cleft lip, cleft palate, and other facial deformities from Phnom Penh, Kompong Speu, Koh Kong, Kom Pot and Takeo provinces. Representatives from Operation Smile Singapore also attended and assisted during the mission. The Operation Smile Singapore representatives also donated gifts to the patients. Mission Images: (Click to enlarge)
Battambang - September 15 to September 20, 2008 Cambodian-European Friendship Mission Place: Battambang Referral hospital Local Team: 26 International Team: TBA Patients Screened: 211 Patients Operated: 76 The second Operation Smile Cambodia mission to Battambang was considered very successful. The mission provided successful surgery to children and young adults with cleft lip, cleft palate, and other facial deformities from Battambang, Banteaymeanchey, Pai Lin, Kompong Thom, Kompong Speu and Kompong Chhnang provinces. Mission Images: (Click to enlarge)
Phnom Penh - March 13 to March 21, 2008 Place: Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital, Phnom Penh Local Team: 29 International Team: 49 Patients Screened: 282 Patients Treated: 133 The mission provided successful surgery to children and young adults with cleft lip, cleft palate, and other facial deformities from Phnom Penh, Kandal, Banteay Meachey, Battambang, Kratie, Kom Pong Saom, and other provinces. Phnom Penh - November 8 to November 16, 2007 World Journey of Smiles Place: Phnom Penh, Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital International Team: 61 Local Team: 28 Patients Screened: 300 Patients Treated: 127 The World Journey of Smiles mission was held on the 8th to the 16th of November at the Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital. This was the first time Operation Smile Cambodia participated in a global mission where 25 countries in over 40 locations treated over 4000 children with cleft lips and/or cleft palates all in the same week. The WJoS was in honour of Operation Smile's 25th Anniversary. The mission was a huge sucess with 127 patients treated and 300 patients were screened. In attendance were medical and non-medical volunteers from countries including America, Canada, Cambodia, Australia, France, Holand and Thailand. The Cambodian and International teams worked incredibly hard thorugh out the mission. The Cambodian team had their own surgery table for the first time which was great to show their skills and share experience and knowledge. Mission Images: (Click to enlarge)
Phnom Penh - August 20 to August 24, 2007 Cambodian Filipino Friendship Mission Place: Battambang Provincial Hospital, Battambang Province International Team: 18 Local Team: 22 Screened Patient: 211 Treated Patient: 68 Director: Mr. Oknha Khaou Phallaboth President, KC MKK Construction, Cambodia Patient resources section: $5 towards transportation home *(if the family cannot afford to pay for their own transport) The Cambodian Filipino friendship mission was held on the 20th to the 25th of August at the Battambang Provincial Hospital. This was the first time Operation Smile Cambodia visited Battambang Province. The Battambang hospital and the people of Battambang province warmly welcomed the team. In attendance were medical and non-medical volunteers from six different countries including America, Cambodia, India, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. The Cambodian and Filipino teams worked incredibly hard for 5 days performing 200 medical evaluations and 68 reconstructive surgeries. Overall this mission was a great achievement for both Operation Smile Cambodia and Operation Smile Philippines. Outcome: 200 patients were medically evaluated 68 received free life changing surgery The Cambodian team showed their skills, shared experiences and made new friends. Mission Images: (Click to enlarge)
Phnom Penh - March 15 to March 23, 2007 International Medical Mission Place: Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital, Phnom Penh International Team: 60 Local Team: 29 Screened Patient: 275 Treated Patient: 124 The Operation Smile medical mission team volunteers included volunteers from Cambodia, Canada, the Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, the United States and Vietnam. During the mission, Cambodian volunteers completed a biomedical training program conducted by an Operation Smile biomedical technician from South Africa. The program trains the volunteersâ techniques in setting up, testing, and maintaining the state-of-the-art medical equipment that Operation Smile is supplying to each of its partner countries. The program is part of Operation Smileâs ongoing commitment to provide education and training to physicians and other healthcare professionals around the world to promote long-term self-sufficiency Mission Images: (Click to enlarge)
Siem Reap - October 2 to October 7, 2006 Cambodian - Chinese Friendship Medical Mission Place: Siem Reap Provincial Hospital, Siem Reap International Team: 26 Local Team: 37 Screened Patient: 93 Treated Patient: 57 With the assistance of Operation Smile volunteers from China and from Operation Smile headquarters, Operation Smile Cambodia conducted its first medical mission in the city of Siem Reap. Mission Images: (Click to enlarge)
Phnom Penh - March 9 to March 17, 2006 International Mission Place: Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital, Phnom Penh International Team: 47 Local Team: 32 Screened Patient: 351 Treated Patient: 133 The international team members from America represented fourteen different states, while the international team was composed of volunteers who hailed from eight different nations including the United States, Venezuela, Canada, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Singapore, Brazil and the Philippines. Mission Images: (Click to enlarge)
Phnom Penh - March 10 to March 19, 2005 International Mission Place: Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital, Phnom Penh International Team: 43 Local Team: 33 Screened Patient: 347 Treated Patient: 126 The Operation Smile mission team included volunteers from Cambodia, Egypt, India, Japan and the United States. Plastic surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, a pediatrician, a dentist, speech pathologist and child life therapist worked tirelessly together to provide 347 medical evaluations and were able to provide surgery for 127 children and young adults afflicted with facial deformities. Princess Rattana Devi visited the Khmer-Friendship Hospital during surgery week. Mission Images: (Click to enlarge)
Phnom Penh - March 11 to March 19, 2004 International Mission Place: Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital, Phnom Penh International Team: 52 Local Team: 34 Screened Patient: 338 Treated Patient: 132 Operation Smile's third mission team volunteers included volunteers from Cambodia, Canada, China, Philippines, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States and Vietnam. Mission Images: (Click to enlarge)
Phnom Penh - March 13 to March 21, 2003 International Mission Place: Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital, Phnom Penh International Team: 47 Local Team: 33 Screened Patient: 297 Treated Patient: 135 Operation Smile Cambodia had its second successful mission in March 2003. The Operation Smile mission team volunteers included volunteers from Cambodia, Canada, China, Philippines, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States and Vietnam. Mission Images: (Click to enlarge)
Phnom Penh - May 19 to May 26, 2002 Firts International Mission Place: Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital, Phnom Penh International Team: 46 Local Team: 30 Screened Patient: 299 Treated Patient: 169 Cambodia had its first International mission in 2002. International volunteers from Canada, China, Philippines, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States and Vietnam worked side by side with the Cambodian medical team. This mission represented a commitment of partnership between Operation Smile Inc. and Operation Smile Cambodia. Mission Images: (Click to enlarge)
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