Children in poor countries face 40% death rate from birth defects – UI don

Nigerian Tribune | 18-10-2026 04:46pm |

Professor Taiwo Lawal of the University of Ibadan has warned that mortality among children born with certain gastrointestinal birth defects reaches 40 per cent in low-income countries. He called for improved early detection and access to specialised surgical care. The professor of surgery highlighted the need for better healthcare interventions to address the high death rate.

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