POLICE in Chingola have arrested a mother and another woman for manslaughter after an eight-month-old baby died following a traditional procedure to remove tissue beneath his tongue known as “Akalimba”. Police say the baby lost a significant amount of blood after the procedure and was initially taken to Chawama Mini Hospital before being referred to…...
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Chingola mother faces manslaughter after baby dies during ‘Akalimba’ removal
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