Uganda: Congenital Heart Defects in Uganda - Prevalence, Challenges, and Hope for Treatment

[Nile Post] Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common birth defects globally, affecting about 1 in 100 babies born. In Uganda, the estimated prevalence of CHD is 8-12 per 1000 live births, meaning approximately 1,280 to 1,920 babies are born with CHD in Uganda every year. The most prevalent CHD type in Uganda is ventricular septal defect (VSD), characterized by a hole in the wall between the two lower chambers of the heart. Other commonly observed CHDs include patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), atrial septal de
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - Category: African Health Tags: East Africa Health and Medicine Uganda Source Type: news