# The Smile Foundation says it is committed to addressing the urgent need for craniofacial surgeries, by partnering with Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town to help children receive the care they desperately need. Craniosynostosis occurs when the skull sutures close prematurely, leading to an abnormal head shape. Symptoms include a misshapen skull, facial asymmetry, and, in severe cases, increased intracranial pressure, causing vomiting, seizures, and developmental delays. The foundation aims to reduce the backlog in the public healthcare systems, helping countless children affected by craniosynostosis.
Smile Foundation to address urgent need for craniofacial surgeries