Early Intervention
Cape Town collaboration boosts early cerebral palsy care
In Cape Town, a collaborative approach involving public hospitals and an NGO is helping high-risk babies like premature twins Mariam and Asiyah receive timely interventions for cerebral palsy. This model emphasizes the critical first 1,000 days of life to optimize development amid South Africa's overburdened health system. Experts highlight early detection and family support as key to better outcomes.