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Free Surgeries Offer Hope to Children Affected by Noma in Nigeria

In Nigeria, children suffering from noma, a deadly facial disease, are receiving free reconstructive surgeries from Doctors Without Borders. This initiative provides critical treatment to malnourished children in impoverished communities, giving them a chance at a normal life.

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