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‘This is how we do it’: 30 years of caring for a son with cerebral palsy

Keneilwe Dikoma's life changed forever when her son Lorato was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at six months old. For three decades, she has navigated the complexities of care in rural South Africa, facing challenges from inadequate medical facilities to a lack of basic equipment and support. This is their story of resilience and the urgent call for improved disability services.

‘This is how we do it’: 30 years of caring for a son with cerebral palsy

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