Epidemiology of cerebral palsy in Malawi

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Cross-sectional study reports a CP prevalence of 1.7 per 1000 children in Malawi, suggesting preventable causes dominate.

Cerebral palsy prevalence among children in Malawi was observed at 1.7 per 1000 children, indicating a significant health concern.
A total of 911 children were screened for CP, with 538 diagnosed, revealing the importance of community health strategies.
This cross-sectional study utilized a population-based approach with community child protection workers assessing CP cases comprehensively.
Preventable causes, such as perinatal asphyxia and cerebral malaria, indicate critical areas for health system improvements.

Katangwe et al. (2025) studied this question.

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