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Surgeons warn neural tube defects like spina bifida are preventable. They cite folate deficiency and urge mandatory food fortification standards, including wheat flour.
Jul 24, 2026
Dr. Almas Khattak is a public health, global surgery, and health systems professional currently serving as Research Director at Medical Teaching Institution, Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar

Surgeons warn neural tube defects like spina bifida are preventable. They cite folate deficiency and urge mandatory food fortification standards, including wheat flour.