Charlie Gard

Terminally-ill UK baby Charlie Gard dies: Spokeswoman

Charlie Gard, the terminally-ill British baby whose plight drew sympathy from Pope Francis and US President Donald Trump, has died, a family spokeswoman said on Friday.

Jul 29, 2017, 00:08 AM IST

Parents of UK baby Charlie Gard agree to let him die

The parents of Charlie Gard dropped their legal battle to give the terminally ill British baby further treatment on Monday.

Jul 24, 2017, 20:38 PM IST

Charlie Gard's disease: What is mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome? Latest update on his parents' appeal

Charlie Gard's parents Chris Gard and Connie Yates raised more than $1.6 million to take their son to the US for an experimental treatment. 

Jul 10, 2017, 12:43 PM IST

British court upholds decision to remove terminally ill infant off life support against parents' wishes

Charlie's condition reflects the markedly decreased amount of mitochondrial DNA found in muscle, liver and brain tissues in these disorders. These are severe disorders presenting in early infancy or childhood with profound weakness, encephalopathy, seizures and liver failure.

Jun 30, 2017, 10:25 AM IST