New Delhi, April 4, 2024: Shanti Mukand Hospital (SMH) in association with Akila Bharatha Mahila Seva Samaja (ABMSS) has inaugurated a Comprehensive Care Services Facility under which it will offer free surgeries for children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds suffering from cleft lip and palate across North India.
During the inauguration ceremony, Dr Ravi Kant Singh from Shanti Mukand Hospital expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "This initiative embodies our commitment to serving the community and ensuring that every child, regardless of their financial status, receives the care they deserve. We are proud to collaborate with ABMSS in this noble endeavour."
Cleft Lip and Palate is a prevalent congenital condition, impacting not only physical health but also causing mental and social challenges, particularly among those who cannot afford the cost of treatment. Recognizing this critical issue, SMH and ABMSS have joined hands to provide comprehensive care services free of charge, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder access to life-changing surgeries for affected children.
Dr Dushyant Prasad, Executive Director along with Dr Ashish Shetty and Dr Chytra V Anand of ABMSS Board members highlighted the significance of this collaborative effort, saying, "Our partnership with SMH exemplifies our shared vision of healthcare accessibility for all. Together, we aim to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families, empowering them to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives."
Prior to the formal inauguration of the Comprehensive Care Services Facility, SMH and ABMS have successfully performed 28 surgeries, predominantly catering to patients from Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar.
Dr Ravi Kant Singh is a Maxillo Facial Surgeon who has specialized in surgery of Facial deformities and Cleft Lip Palate. He has an experience of 19 years and has performed more than 12,000 surgeries across India for various charity organizations. He is project Director for ABMSS in Shanti Mukand Hospital Delhi and also project Director for ABMSS in Peace Point Hospital Varanasi. He is also visiting consultant to University of Basel, Switzerland. He is national and an international speaker in conferences for cleft lip Palate anomalies.
Shanti Mukand Hospital is a 200-bed most integrated medical centre of East Delhi, providing comprehensive diagnosis and treatment in almost all medical and surgical specialities.
ABMSS is an established charity in India with head office in Bangalore. Since 2013, ABMSS is supporting free surgery for Cleft Lip palate and congenital facial deformities. ABMSS has its project in 40 hospitals across India for this noble cause.
