🇳🇬NigeriaWest Africa
Straight Child Foundation enrolls 106 children for clubfoot treatment in March
via Punch Nigeria8 hours ago1 min read
The Straight Child Foundation enrolled 106 children born with clubfoot in March 2026, initiating treatment across 23 specialized clinics in 12 states. Over 74.70 percent of the enrolled children are under 12 months old, highlighting a focus on early intervention. Mr. Uchenna Egbe Eni, a program representative, reported that each child received an average of 4.2 casting visits before a tenotomy procedure, with 91.3 percent of children undergoing this procedure. The program also noted low dropout rates, with 3.60 percent discontinuing during casting and 7.3 percent during bracing. To enhance service delivery, the foundation conducted data quality assessments, supervisory visits, and capacity-building training at various partner health facilities, including Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital and Warri General Hospital. Refresher and advanced Ponseti method trainings were also held at multiple institutions, such as Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja and Immaculate Heart Hospital and Maternity.
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