The parents of Emmanuel, a three-year-old boy from Sierra Leone, are celebrating a life-changing milestone after volunteers aboard the charity hospital ship Global Mercy™ removed a large and painful growth from his face. Emmanuel had lived with the condition since birth, and his family had endured years of social stigma, financial strain, and fruitless medical…
A verse in the Bible often quoted during marriage vows—”till death do us part”—is emblazoned in Reverend Canon Dennis Omera’s mind every day. As he carries out his duties at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Tororo, he encourages married couples to stay together. After all, ethically and morally, this is what he is supposed to teach.…
Summary: Proponents say the bill brings needed oversight to a key health care procedure. Detractors say it’s the latest in a campaign against gender and sexual minorities. Reporter Byline: Nakisanze Segawa, Global Press Uganda 1. Some say the proposed Human Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill is needed in a country where such procedures remain largely unregulated.…