A look at the difference made for people with SBH.
For more than 20 years, Child Help SBH has worked across Malawi to improve healthcare, independence, education and opportunities for people with spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
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People with SBH Reached
Child Help SBH has reached more than 3,270 people with spina bifida and hydrocephalus through care, treatment, rehabilitation and ongoing support.
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Children Returned to School
Through incontinence management training and support, more than 550 children with SBH have been able to return to school and participate confidently.
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Children Supported with Rehabilitation
More than 3,200 children with SBH have received physiotherapy and rehabilitation support to improve mobility, independence and everyday participation.
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Mothers Reached with Folic Acid
Child Help SBH has reached more than 1,000 mothers with folic acid and information to help reduce the risk of neural tube defects.
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Healthcare Workers Trained
More than 500 healthcare workers have been trained in spina bifida and hydrocephalus, strengthening the capacity to provide better care across Malawi.
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Shunts Provided
More than 5,000 shunts have been supplied to Malawi's four major referral hospitals to support life-saving hydrocephalus surgery.
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Assistive Items Distributed
Child Help SBH has distributed more than 750 chairs and buckets to support mobility, daily living and greater independence for people with SBH.
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Houses Built
Following Cyclone Freddy, Child Help SBH built nine houses across four districts to support families whose homes were affected.
Child Help SBH Impact in Pictures
Explore moments from our initiatives, partnerships, and the lives of people with spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
