Ugandans ban female circumcision

Uganda probe into hospital deaths
Uganda's health ministry says it will investigate the death of at least seven patients in a hospital strike.

Light-wave implant hope for deaf
An implant which works by firing infrared light into the inner ear is being investigated by US researchers.

Cholera outbreak strikes Zimbabwe
Cholera has killed nearly 300 Zimbabweans in recent weeks as the disease spreads and sanitation crumbles, the UN says.

'Superglue' brain op for toddler
The parents of a 17-month-old girl tell how surgeons used glue to seal tiny brain blood vessels that were threatening her life.

Asbestos compensation ruling due
A ruling is expected that could have profound implications for UK asbestos-related cancer victims and their families.