Amu: Cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that affects two to three of every 1,000 children worldwide, remains severely underdiagnosed in Afghanistan, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said in a recent report. The report highlights a dire shortage of diagnostic resources and specialized healthcare professionals, leaving many Afghan children suffering in silence as their condition is frequently misdiagnosed. The challenge is particularly acute in rural areas, where access to specialized care is limited. Click here to read more (external link).
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