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Life with microcephaly in war-torn Afghanistan – in pictures

15th May, 2018 · admin

microcephalyThe Guardian (UK): In an impoverished country where support is limited at best, people with disabilities must look to their families for help. Mahgul, 69, is the sole carer for her four siblings, who suffer from microcephaly – a birth defect that prevents the skull from growing. The condition is so rare in Afghanistan that there is no specialist treatment available.  Click here to view photo essay (external link).

Posted in Health News | Tags: birth defect, disabled, microcephaly |
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