All women of reproductive age should take folic acid tablets - experts

In the absence of folic acid tablets, women should have a well-balanced diet, by varying their foods with basic proteins, energy-giving foods protective foods, among others.

Ddamulira Isaac, medical officer at CURE Uganda Children's Hospital of Uganda speaking during a breakfast meeting on Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus on October 24, 2022/Photos by Nicholas Oneal

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The health ministry has asked all women of reproductive age to normalise taking iron/folic acid tablets at least once a week to avert the increasing cases of birth defects among

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All women of reproductive age should take folic acid tablets - experts

In the absence of folic acid tablets, women should have a well-balanced diet, by varying their foods with basic proteins, energy-giving foods protective foods, among others.

Ddamulira Isaac, medical officer at CURE Uganda Children's Hospital of Uganda speaking during a breakfast meeting on Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus on October 24, 2022/Photos by Nicholas Oneal

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