In a precedent-setting negligence case brought by a woman on behalf of her cerebral palsy child, a judge in Gauteng allowed the department to offer services in its own facilities rather than a big cash settlement for care to be provided by private providers
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Lawyers representing Tembisa Hospital say there is nothing staff could have done to avoid newborn’s brain damage.
A new hydrotherapy centre in Zambia’s capital is making an impact in the special needs field
A Harare rehabilitation unit offers impaired youngsters free therapy and supports parents too.
Cerebral palsy does not only affect one person, it alters the lives of the family as well.