Harold McComb, F.R.C.S., F.R.A.C.S., F.A.C.S.
Princess Margaret Hospital for Children
Department of Plastic Surgery
West Perth, Australia
Handicap International
Formerly known as the Kingdom of a Thousand Elephants, Lao Peoples
Democratic Republic (Laos) is a small mountainous country in South
East Asia with scarce health care resources. 82 out of 1,000 Laotian
babies die before their 5th birthday. Most of the health problems
are linked to diseases that could be treated by primary or preventive
health care. The Smile Train is funding three grants to the Laos
Cleft Lip and Palate Team through Handicap International. In addition
to receiving an Equipment Grant and an Education &Training Grant,
they received a Treatment Grant to augment cleft care to an additional
200 poor Laotian children. The Team consists of two surgeons, Dr.
Mouy and Dr. Keurtmy, anesthesiologist Dr. Vanpheng, and Mrs. Maniphet,
the nurse. Dr. Harold McComb of Handicap International will oversee
the program.
Handicap International
Mr. Luc Delneuville, Program Director
51/1 Hong Kae Rd. POB 2496
Ban Sisangvone, Vientiane Laos PDR
Phone: 85-62-141-2110
Fax: 85-62-141-6241
Mahosot Hospital
Dr Vanpheng Norasingh
Deputy Head
Anesthesiology Department
Mahosot Hospital
Ministry of Health
Mahosot Road
Vientiane Capital
P.D.R.
Laos
Phone: 85205609415
Fax: 85621214020
Handicap International
Handicap International