Smile Train and Lifebox Partner on Safer Surgery and Anesthesia Initiative in Low-Resource Countries

Smile Train announced the "Safe Surgery and Anesthesia Initiative" in partnership with Lifebox, a global nonprofit organization that makes surgery safer in low-resource settings.

This initiative will develop cost-effective technical innovations, invest in critical education and training for health workers, and carry out related research — all essential components of safe surgical and anesthesia care. Ultimately, the partnership will reach more than 1,100 hospitals in 70 countries, elevating the standard of care for pediatric surgical patients around the globe.