Nigeria faces high cerebral palsy rates due to untreated jaundice; limited treatment centers strain access.
Nigeria struggles with cerebral palsy, largely caused by untreated neonatal jaundice affecting over 60% of its babies. With just three private treatment centers for its 200 million population, access to care is limited, contributing to high cases of neurological disorders. Nonye Nweke founded a Lagos center to support children with cerebral palsy, but high costs and lack of funds hinder broader access to treatment.
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