Her 13-year-old daughter Precious Kagure was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when she was three months old while her five-year-old son had a stroke two years ago. In four families across the village, there are cases of children between four and 18 years suffering from cerebral palsy. In Kamuthanga village, Agnes Wamuyu’s son has displayed symptoms of cerebral palsy since he was two years. Global statistics show two or three children for every 1,000 babies born develop cerebral palsy but the big question in these villages is why the predominant disorder in nearby locations. According to Olielo, socio-economic status, birth defects, family history are possible causes of cerebral palsy.

Source: Standard Digital June 07, 2020 18:33 UTC