By Taiwo Ajisebutu As customary for the operations of Cleft & Facial Deformity Foundation (CFDF), Saturday 31st July, 2021 has been slated for the review of patients seen and operated 2 months ago at FMC Keffi. It will be recalled that the operation was sponsored mainly by TY Danjuma Foundation. All the operated patients have […]
By Dr Tomi Ajose. Clara Augustine was one of the five babies operated free in the past one week at CLEFT & FACIAL DEFORMITY CENTRE, Gwarinpa Abuja. While interacting with the doctors, Clara”s mother was emphatic when she stated that “cleft is a result of evil people.” To her, it was a big surprise and […]
By Usman Tayiba Mr and mrs Ukeme were very anxious and unhappy the first day they visited CLEFT & FACIAL DEFORMITY CENTRE at Gwarinpa, Abuja. Following a tip off from a friend, they visited the centre with baby Grace who was born with cleft lip a week earlier. “The doctors and nurses assured us. They […]
“WE NEED FUNDS FOR THE BUILDING OF ABUJA CRANIOFACIAL HOSPITAL FOR THE POOR”, being the theme of an address by Dr Seidu Bello, Executive Director, Cleft & Facial Deformity Foundation at the opening ceremony of ‘team 24’ free cleft and facial deformity surgery programme holding on Tuesday 18th May, 2021 at Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, […]
“Ankylosis” is the term used to describe fusion and subsequent rigidity of the joints, which can occur in several different parts of the body, including the ankle, elbow, knee, shoulder, finger, or jawbone. The joint responsible for opening and closing of the mouth is called Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ). They are two joints on the 2 […]
What a mom-to-be puts on her skin, eats, and smokes affects her baby. There are more than 4,000 different kinds of birth defects, ranging from minor ones that need no treatment to serious ones that cause disabilities or require medical or surgical treatment. If a baby is born with a part of the body that […]
BY DR S.A BELLO Diseases of the face constitutes facial deformities, with its attendant social stigma due to its prominence to the outside world. But the question is: ARE THE FACIAL DISEASES THE SAME? The answer is NO. Facial diseases could be grouped into 4 classes: Facial Clefts: This is birth defect where the lips, […]
The West African College of Surgeons held their 60th annual general meeting and scientific conference from 9th – 15th of February 2020, at Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria. At the event, a member of Cleft and Facial Deformity Foundation (CFDF), Nigeria, Olayemi Balogun presented an excellent lecture on SPEECH THERAPY IN COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT OF CLEFT […]
Peace Bello Two members of staff from Cleft and Facial Deformity Foundation, Dr Osaro Eke and Nnena Obi were privileged to be among the 15 participants from multiple disciplines representing Smile Train partners across Nigeria and West-Africa sub-region. The workshop marks the 3rd edition of the “Train the Trainers” program CFDF is attending in line […]
As the saying goes, whoever is survived by a child is bound to be remembered. Dr Seidu Bello, the director of Cleft & Facial Deformity Foundation remembers his mum, Mrs Shifau Abeke Moyosore Atewolara Bello, 40 years after her glorious demise. Jan 3rd 1980 started like any other day in d sleeping town of Ago […]