In Jordan:
Many of these refugees have fled war and armed conflict. As a result, a large number have devastating injuries caused by explosives, shrapnel and blast injuries that often require maxillofacial surgery. Chemical warfare, prevalent during the ISIS period, has been linked to a higher incidence of cleft lip and palate among children.
Furthermore, much of the refugee population has poor access to oral health care, and it is estimated that 75% of 6-year-old Syrian refugees have untreated dental caries, that can lead to serious infection. Researchers have also noted that head and neck cancers in countries in the Middle East tend to present at a more advanced stage.
Fundraising
The team are fundraising £12,500.
This money will enable 5 refugees to have life changing surgery for major facial disfigurements/deformities. Working in partnership with Jordanian healthcare professionals, the team will exchange ideas for improving the oral health of refugees, promote multidisciplinary team working, and advocate maxillofacial training in Jordan.
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