Prevalence, Pattern and Outcome of Congenital Anomalies Admitted to a Neonatal Unit of a Resource Limited Setting

Introduction: Congenital Anomalies contribute significantly to the neonatal morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to document the Prevalence, Pattern, and Outcome of Congenital Anomalies Admitted to a Neonatal Unit of a Resource Limited Setting. Method: This was a facility-based, retrospective, observational, descriptive study conducted in the Special care baby Unit of a tertiary hospital in Nigeria, from June 2015 to May 2025. Results: Twenty-eight newborns admitted during the study period had CA, which constituted 1.4% of the total admissions. The study cohort consisted of 76% males and GI was the commonly affected system. Majority of mothers did not attend antenatal care. Conclusion: This study found a low prevalence of Congenital Anomalies among babies admitted during the study period. The GI systems was commonly affected system.it is recommended that mothers should receive adequate preconception care and antenatal care to prevent and allow for early diagnosis and prompt treatment of congenital Anomalies.