The occurrence of a shocking incident sometimes makes you stronger and inspires you for Noble task. As it is true of “Sadhna Society” for mentally handicapped where overwhelmed with the deep feelings for their own Children, few parents of children with intellectual disability got self-motivated to serve similar children in society and joined their hands …
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The International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IF) was founded by people with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (SBH) and their families in 1979, and has continued to grow and flourish as the international umbrella organisation for those living with SBH and their families. Currently, IF’s membership consists of 60 SBH associations in Africa, Australia, …
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In 2015, an estimated 35,500 birth defects of the brain and spine were prevented in 58 countries which implement mandatory programs to fortify flour with folic acid. That is an average of 97 healthier babies every day! Unfortunately, the total only represents 13% of all birth defects that might be prevented with enough folic acid. …
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