West Nile, Acholi, and Lango Regions Face Over 900 Cases of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
By Mike Rwothomio
The sub-regions of Acholi, Lango, and West Nile in Uganda are confronting a significant public health challenge with over 957 reported cases of spina bifida and hydrocephalus among children, raising alarm among stakeholders.
Spina bifida, a congenital neural tube defect characterized by incomplete closure of the spinal cord and surrounding membranes during early...