Project New Life and
Pediatric Hernia Repair
Programme In Western China

Project Goals and Purpose

• (1)Project New Life For Cleft Lip Surgery In Western China (Two Phases)
  • Project New Life was the largest project in collaboration with the Ministry of Civil Affairs to date, apart from disaster relief efforts.
  • The programme covered a network of 33 hospitals, serving as many as 30,000 children with cleft lips from low-income families.
  • The project brought about quality and standardised treatments, which included corrective surgeries and postoperative care such as voice rehabilitation, mental health counselling, and preventive education, publicity, and volunteer programmes.
  • In 2012, the project merged into the National Health Insurance effort, ensuring coverage for all patients in need.
• (2)Pediatric Hernia Repair Programme In Western China
  • Hernias have been a common illness in Western Chinese regions like Qinghai. After consulting experts in Qinhai region, Mr Li Ka-shing decided to launch Project New Life, which was later expanded to cover all of Western China.
  • Together with the Ministry of Civil Affairs, from 2009 to 2014 the project appointed 70 hospitals across 12 western provinces, autonomous regions, and Henan Province — benefitting over 30,000 children.
  • The project acted as a model for a nationwide medical social welfare system.
  • The Foundation hoped that the project would raise awareness about the health concerns in Western China.