Spina Bifida in Kenya: Beyond the Case Studies

BY MILLIE CHAPMAN.Graphics by the Center for Disease Control. Spina bifida is a neurological disorder caused by the incomplete closing of the neural tube during embryonic development. It can lead to paralysis, abnormalities of the cerebellum, and orthopedic problems, among others. There is a high rate of Spina bifida in Kenya, where I spent this … Continue reading Spina Bifida in Kenya: Beyond the Case Studies