By KGR Reporter,
Health experts are blaming the persistent cases of cleft lip and palate in West Nile sub-region to poor nutrition and harmful habits like smoking and alcohol consumption among expectant mothers.
Cleft lip and palate is a birth defect that commonly affects unborn children which usually manifests as openings or splits in the upper lip, the roof of the mouth or both.
Dr. Simon Kazibwe, a specialized Doctor of Cleft lip and palate at Smile Care Uganda explains that although there is no specific cause for the birth deformity, factors like poor nutrition and bad habits, alcohol drinking and smooking among expectant mothers significantly contribute to the affliction. Dr. Simon speaking……
Mr. Moses Otim, the programs coordinator for cleft lip and palate in Northern Uganda under Smile Care Uganda, discloses that the West Nile sub region is still stuck with cleft lip and palate despite numerous interventions over the past years. END
