Though Pheny Atieno appears happy, she has cerebral palsy, a condition that is as a result abnormal brain development often before birth. What worries Ms Adhiambo most is the disappearance of Rivotril – the drug used to manage the condition – from the shelves of public and private hospitals and chemists. Ms Judith Okuto, a resident of Migori County with two cerebral palsy children, said the drug began vanishing from hospitals last year. Ms Mirriam Mohammed’s daughter has been taking the drug for years to manage her condition but the shortage is taking a toll on her family. Jaramogi Odinga Oginga Teaching and Referral, Kisumu County Referral and other top hospitals may order the drug but only under special circumstances.”

Source: Daily Nation July 18, 2020 05:03 UTC