Kampala, Uganda | URN | For many, stares and whispers of a crowded city are a source of discomfort. For Ugandan pediatrician Judith Namuyonga, they were a masterclass in empathy. Speaking at the World Down Syndrome Day celebrations in Buikwe District on Saturday, Dr. Namuyonga, a Senior Consultant Pediatrician and …
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Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In the quiet village of Oronyai in Dakabela, Soroti District, Anne Grace Arimi — known to her neighbours as Mama Jane — watches her daughter, Jane Frances, sweep the compound. To a casual observer, it is a simple chore. To Arimi, it is a …
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Awareness of the genetic malformation still low Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Down syndrome is one of those rare medical conditions and it’s not surprising that it is given minimal awareness even though there is a projected rise in the number of children being born with the genetic malformation. …
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Berlin, Germany | AFP | With strong female lead roles from a saviour of street kids to a fiery mafia-fighter and an inspiring figure with Down Syndrome, directors have given girl power a firm place at this year’s Berlin film festival. Films at the event, which is also welcoming an …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
