South Africa: In-Depth - Cerebral Palsy in SA - Part 1

[spotlight] It is estimated that around half of medical negligence claims against government are for cerebral palsy-type claims. Apart from the direct impact on infants and families, cerebral palsy thus also has a major impact on health budgets. In this first article in a two-part series, Elri Voigt asks what we know about cerebral palsy in South Africa. In part 2 we will look at what can be done to reduce the incidence of cerebral palsy in the country.
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - Category: OBGYN Source Type: news