Ghana Cleft Foundation

Ghana Cleft Foundation The Foundation's main task is to help address the problems associated with cleft lip and palate in G

The idea for establishing the Ghana Cleft Foundation originated in 2005 from discussions among members of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Cleft Clinic. These discussions were informed by the firsthand experiences of the hardships faced by families of children born with cleft lip and palate. The Cleft Clinic attracts patients from all parts of the country, majority of whom are from low income backgrounds. These families faced a great deal of prejudice from their communities which understood very little about cleft lip and palate and were largely treated as outcasts. Some mothers had been forced out of their homes for refusing to abandon their children. Most of the affected children that are seen come from very poor families who often find have difficulty with raising the needed funds for nutritional supplementation, transportation to the clinic and to pay for needed surgery. It was clear that meeting the needs of cleft patients went beyond being attended to by a health professional. There was also the need to understand the causes and extent of cleft problem in Ghana, to assist in training cleft specialists to fund cleft research. This awakening inspired the desire to generate resources to help needy cleft patients. Following a series of consultative meetings with a number of stakeholders a constitution was drawn up which eventually led to the incorporation of the Ghana Cleft Foundation in 2006 as a non-profit charitable organization. The Founding Board Members were drawn from volunteers representation a wide area of professional endeavour.

18/12/2025

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After today’s surgeries, the leadership of Prof. Peter Donkor and Dr. Solomon Obiri-Yeboah organised a party for all staff and team members to appreciate their hard work and support throughout the year.

Thank you, Team members!

The end-of-year cleft week, which began on Monday, 15th December, 2025, and ended on Thursday, 18th December, 2025, was ...
18/12/2025

The end-of-year cleft week, which began on Monday, 15th December, 2025, and ended on Thursday, 18th December, 2025, was a resounding success.

As part of the celebrations, a remarkable 24 cleft surgeries were performed. Each day of the week saw six surgeries performed: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

All three theatres at the Centre were fully utilised throughout the week.

We extend our deepest gratitude to all the team members for their incredible dedication and hard work, which made this event possible.

May God bless you all.



29/11/2025

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to our fantastic sponsors.



Cleft Foundation

Ghana Association for Cleft Lip and Palate held its second conference on the theme: “ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN COMPREHENSI...
28/11/2025

Ghana Association for Cleft Lip and Palate held its second conference on the theme: “ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN COMPREHENSIVE CLEFT CARE IN GHANA THROUGH EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIP”.

27/11/2025

Today, the Cleft Choir was invited to perform at the GHACLIP CONFERENCE. These children, who have undergone cleft treatment, came together to form a choir led by Mad. Felicia, a speech therapist. Their songs touched the hearts of many, including the Deputy Minister of Health, Hon. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, Prof. Peter Donkor, Dr. Solomon Obiri-Yeboah, and many more, who joined them on the dance floor to express their excitement.

The song in summary, “Allow Me to Sing Praises, for What the Lord Has Done is Many and More.”

CONFERENCE


Today, Dr. Felix Anafi, Specialist-Orthodontist took as through “The Role of Orthodontics in Cleft Care”Orthodontics pla...
05/11/2025

Today, Dr. Felix Anafi, Specialist-Orthodontist took as through “The Role of Orthodontics in Cleft Care”

Orthodontics plays a pivotal role in the comprehensive management of cleft lip and palate, contributing significantly to the functional and aesthetic rehabilitation of affected individuals. The involvement of orthodontists spans various stages of a patient’s development, from infancy through adolescence and sometimes into adulthood.

Orthodontics is integral to cleft care, facilitating improved dental function, facial aesthetics, and overall quality of life for individuals affected by cleft anomalies.

05/11/2025

A Prayer Answered

11/10/2025

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for attending today’s Parent Support Group Meeting dedicated to cleft awareness and support. Your presence and active participation made the gathering both meaningful and impactful.

Hearing your experiences, insights, and the warmth shared among families created a strong sense of community and encouragement. We deeply appreciate your openness, support for fellow parents, and thoughtful contributions during the discussions.

Support Group Meeting

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for attending today’s Parent Support Group Meeting dedicated to cleft awareness...
11/10/2025

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for attending today’s Parent Support Group Meeting dedicated to cleft awareness and support. Your presence and active participation made the gathering both meaningful and impactful.

Hearing your experiences, insights, and the warmth shared among families created a strong sense of community and encouragement. We deeply appreciate your openness, support for fellow parents, and thoughtful contributions during the discussions.

A special thank you to all our guest speakers for providing valuable information and guidance that will undoubtedly benefit many families.

We look forward to continuing this journey together, fostering an environment of strength, learning, and mutual support. Please feel free to reach out anytime for further assistance or to share your thoughts.

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Kumasi
P.O.BOXKS15064

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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+233275201020

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