Hope Place lends help to baby girl

KUCHING: A nine-month-old baby girl who has a very genetic disease is receiving much needed assistance from Hope Place Kuching.   The charitable non-governmental organisation (NGO) disclosed that it was contacted by pediatric doctors in Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) to assist the baby girl.   “It was noted that the little baby was diagnosed with […]

Meeting a Child’s Needs

Identifying the baby must-haves The market offers a wide range of contraptions and devices to help parents care for their children. What is the best option when there are so many? The writer shares her experiences with various types of nasal aspirators, diaper cloth locks, and airtight milk storage containers. Babies, who are often regarded […]

11 babies killed in Senegal hospital fire

DAKAR: Eleven newborn babies died in a hospital fire in the western Senegalese city of Tivaouane, the president of the country said late Wednesday. Just before midnight in Senegal, Macky Sall announced on Twitter that 11 infants had died in the blaze. “I have just learned with pain and dismay about the deaths of 11 […]

Mercy flight from Kuching-Subang to save babies

KUCHING: Three babies in need of immediate medical treatment due to their heart problems were flown by the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) to Subang Air Force Base on Friday night. The babies, who were referred to the respective hospitals by Sarawak General Hospital (SGH), were accompanied by their mothers aboard RMAF’s A400M aircraft. They […]