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When the spine fails to develop fully: exploring spina bifida

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Davin Oyundi with her son Floyce Oyier who developed spinal bifida and underwent successful correctional surgery. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

Three-year-old Floyce Oyier struggles to stand on her feet. Unlike children of her age, she still crawls. She is unstable and her legs are feeble.

Her mother, Davin Oyundi, doesn't mind carrying Floyce around and supporting her in all ways possible.

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