By Barbra Muhindo
Dr. Kathembo Kayiri, the Health incharge Rukoki Health center four in Kasese Municipality has linked the increasing cases of Hydrocephalus in new born babies to increased obstruction of water in the head and Brain.
He says the condition is partly caused by expectant mothers who ignore antenatal services and miss Folic acid tablets that help to make brain among Babies. Dr. Kayiri one on Hydrocephalus…
Dr.Kayiri said the impact of hydrocephalus on a new born is unpredictable and can vary in severity, because it injures the brain.
Children with Hydrocephalus may have epilepsy, learning disabilities, short term memory loss and problem with body coordination among others. Dr. Kayiri two on hydrocephalus…..
He urged expectant mothers to seek early antenatal services at hospitals and Health facilities to avoid these abanonomalities. END.