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Malawi baby with ‘harlequin ichthyosis’ dies

March 27, 2013 By Nyasa Times Reporter

A Salima baby who was born last week with strange features , the first ever case to be reported in Malaw idied at Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) in Lilongwe. Doctors at Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) said the baby was born with “harlequin ichthyosis.” KCH Director Nordeen Alide confirmed that the baby died last Saturday. “The […]

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Malawi baby doctors say its genetic condition not witchcraft

March 22, 2013 By Nyasa Times Reporter

A baby with strange features, the first ever case to be reported in Malawi was on Thursday moved to the major referall hospital in capital city of Malawi, Lilongwe where doctors at Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) said the baby was born with “harlequin ichthyosis.” This genetic condition – also known as Harlequin fetus -means that […]

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