newborns

Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for deadly muscle condition SMA a ‘victory’

The test uses a sample of blood taken in a heel prick shortly after birth.Nelson said: "After years of campaigning,…

1 month ago

Scotland becomes first in UK to test newborns for rare genetic condition

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) causes progressive muscle weakness and, without treatment, can limit life expectancy to just two years. Source…

5 months ago

UN warns of rising deportations of Haitian mothers and newborns from Dominican Republic

According to the UN migration agency, IOM, recent weeks have seen an increase in the deportation of women, including those…

1 year ago

DR Congo crisis leaves mothers with newborns fleeing to Burundi

“Over 63,000 people now have crossed into the country, Burundi, fleeing atrocities, deadly conflict in parts of eastern DR Congo,”…

1 year ago