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Child rights activists raise concerns over DNA testing

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Child rights activists have expressed concern about the negative impact of DNA testing on the identities and citizenship of innocent children. The recent surge in DNA testing, particularly in cases where men discover that their presumed biological children are not related to them, has …

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Police warn against exposing children, home DNA Testing

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police have warned health facilities, parents, bloggers, and journalists regarding the exposure of children involved in Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) testing. According to the Police Spokesperson, Senior Commissioner of Police, Fred Enanga, numerous pictures and videos showing distressed children involved in DNA testing find …

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Kasese families receive bodies after DNA tests

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The remains of 11 students who were killed by suspected members of the Allied Democratic Forces-ADF in Kasese District have been handed over to their families. On June 16th suspected rebels attacked Mpondwe-Lhubiriha Secondary School killing 37 students and seven other members of the …

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DNA testing and truth about families

The trend brings joy and sorrow for those seeking it Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A local TV program features people who have doubts about paternity and films their reactions to the test results. In Uganda, the number of private facilities providing such tests has increased in the last five …

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Police wants Govt to invest more in DNA analysis

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Assistant Superintendent of Police Lilian Doris Mutesi, the head of DNA and Serology in the Police has appealed to the government to allocate more resources to Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) analysis. She made the request at a two-day workshop involving key players and partners in …

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Reverend accused of aggravated defilement gets bail

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reverend Canon Kezekiah Kalule, the former Archdeacon of Luteete Archdeaconry in Luwero Diocese has been granted bail ahead of the judgment in the case where he is accused of aggravated defilement. Rev. Kalule 67 on Thursday appeared before Luwero High Court Judge Henrietta Wolayo …

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