Haleon Pakistan and Smile Train partner to provide comprehensive care to children born with clefts.

KARACHI -- Haleon Pakistan Limited (formerly GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Pakistan Limited) has announced a partnership with leading global cleft charity, Smile Train, raising funds through its leading Oral Care brands, Sensodyne and Parodontax. Annually, 1 in every 600 children in Pakistan are born with cleft lips and palates. In most cases, these children face difficulty in eating, speaking and breathing and are subjected to social stigma. The partnership between Haleon Pakistan and Smile Train will help children born with cleft lips/palates to lead full and productive lives, achieving their own potential and contributing to their community. Smile Train provides training and education to local medical professionals and supports 100%-free cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children all over the world including orthodontics, speech therapy and psychosocial support.

The partnership between Haleon Pakistan and Smile Train was announced at a press event in Karachi. Panelists at the event included Farhan Haroon, CEO and General Manager of Haleon Pakistan, Professor...