Federal Govt., stakeholders to support children with birth defect

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The Federal Government on Wednesday said that it would partner with stakeholders, Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and individuals to improve the health indices of  Nigerian children born with birth defect.

Dr Sameuel Ankeli, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Disability Matters, disclosed this at the commemoration of the Maiden Edition of world Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day 2017 in Abuja.

According to him, the Federal Government is ready to partner with all stakeholders to support children with birth defect in order to mitigate and improve the quality of life of the Nigerian Child.

“The Federal Government is making relevant laws and policies that will enable persons and children with disabilities live productive and fulfilled lives.

“We and other stakeholders are presently putting pressure on the National Assembly to see that the bill that…

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