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UK dad finally meets daughter 15 months after DNA result was falsified

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October 2, 2024

UK dad finally meets daughter 15 months after DNA result was falsified

A father from the United Kingdom, has spoken out about the emotional toll of waiting 15 months to finally meet his daughter after his ex-girlfriend tampered with a DNA test, falsely claiming that the child wasn’t his.

Georgina Saville, 25, manipulated a DNA test result and fraudulently listed her new boyfriend, Danny Mellows, as the father on the baby’s birth certificate instead of her ex-partner, Kyle Fitton.

This deception was intended to prevent Mr. Fitton, 26, from pursuing legal action to gain access to his children.

Saville has denied this allegation, claiming that she falsified the documents to avoid being bombarded by emails from Mr. Fitton’s solicitor.

In his first public statement since the harrowing experience, Mr. Fitton described how his ex’s deceit left him devastated.

He said, “It’s taken so long to get to this stage and to actually get to the truth. It’s just a massive sense of relief. I have been quite upset, stressed all the time. It’s one of the hardest weeks that I have had to deal with.”

Saville first made the false claim in March 2022, shortly after the birth of their second child, when she presented a fake DNA test and inaccurately filled out the birth certificate, listing Mr. Mellows as the father.

This deception led to a lengthy legal battle that culminated in Saville’s trial at Southampton Crown Court, where she was convicted of perverting the course of public justice and willfully making a false declaration regarding the birth.

Following the legal proceedings, guardianship of Mr. Fitton’s two children was awarded to his mother, which now allows him to see them every day.

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The mechanic described his joy at coming home from work to the sound of his children calling him “daddy,” calling it “the best part of my day.”

Reflecting on how the relationship with Saville has impacted him, Mr. Fitton revealed that it took a significant toll on his personal life.

“When I split from Georgina, it was very difficult for me to get into any relationship. It has made me overthink things, I’d shut myself off from everyone. I was dealing with it on my own,” he admitted.

He explained how the mental strain from the ordeal affected his health. “I started doubting myself, it really affected me, my mental health. I couldn’t sleep. It was constant and it was her way or the highway,” he said, revealing that he initially followed Saville’s demands for the sake of their eldest daughter. “I unfortunately followed her rules but I followed them for [their eldest daughter] at that time — to be a dad and to make sure she was happy.”

Despite their turbulent relationship, Mr. Fitton said he was “very happy” when he learned of Saville’s pregnancy in early 2021, although ongoing arguments made it impossible for the pair to stay together.

“The reason I kept going back to her was because of [our eldest child],” he explained. “I wanted to be a family, I wanted to try my hardest and have that family, as one unit.”

However, things worsened after the breakup, as Saville made life increasingly difficult for him. “It was really hard, no matter what I did I was in the wrong,” he said. “If I went to see her, she wouldn’t answer the door, and if I didn’t text her back in five minutes, she would call me a deadbeat dad.” He recounted how Saville’s behavior became more aggressive, with numerous missed calls and demands, making it impossible for him to maintain peace.

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He credited his mother, Jayne Fitton, for acting as an intermediary, passing along any information he needed about his children.

Throughout the turmoil, Fitton never doubted his daughter’s paternity, despite Saville’s claims. “There was never any question. I knew she was not Danny’s from day one. It was quite frustrating — she was almost doing that to get at me.”

Fitton was determined to prove the truth, enduring a long and emotionally draining legal battle. “I had constant allegations against me. I just got to the point where I thought, ‘what is going to happen next?’ I had to keep fighting for the truth, and I stuck by it.”

He also revealed that Saville had threatened to take the children away and ensure he never saw them again, which terrified him. “It scared me because we believed she was actually going to leave the country at one point. It absolutely scared me. I thought I was going to have my girls taken from me and nothing could be done.”

After a painful wait of 15 months, Mr. Fitton finally met his baby daughter. “The bond between them now is ecstatic,” he said of the growing relationship between his two daughters. “It took some time to bond, but now it’s amazing. We were finally united before her second birthday.”

He added that Saville’s restrictions made it difficult for him to establish a connection with his child earlier. “[Saville] said I was never allowed to meet [the baby], but mum was. Even if I asked my mum to say something to her, it would be a no. That’s when I had enough of it. I said I need to do something, and that’s when I started court proceedings.”

Now, as Mr. Fitton looks ahead, he finds comfort in the stable routine of seeing his daughters daily. “I’m around mum’s every night, I’m there at the weekend — it’s every day,” he said, describing his joy in simple moments like taking his eldest daughter to her first day of school. “It’s just a sense of relief they are there, they are happy, and they are safe.”

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Local security chief arrested over murder of mayor in Mexico

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German Reyes, a local security official in Chilpancingo, Mexico has been arrested for the murder of the city’s mayor, Alejandro Arcos.

The Mexican authorities announced his arrest via a statement on Tuesday, November 12.

The Mayor was killed in the month of October as security officials discovered his lifeless body in his pick-up truck with his head chopped off and placed on his body.

The brutal killing and decapitation of Mayor Alejandro Arcos, which occurred just days after he assumed office, stunned the nation.

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COP29: Islamic bank supports WHO Impact Investment with $10m

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COP29: Islamic bank supports WHO Impact Investment with $10m

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has committed a $10 million grant to the World Health Organization (WHO) to support the Health Impact Investment Platform (HIIP), bolstering its mission to strengthen primary healthcare systems worldwide.

Announced on November 12, 2024, during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, the grant highlights IsDB’s dedication to enhancing health resilience and climate adaptation in low- and middle-income countries.

In a statement on Tuesday, IsDB described HIIP as a groundbreaking partnership among Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), WHO and nations seeking robust health and climate solutions.

“This initiative focuses on the investment in essential, climate and crisis-resilient primary health care services and systems,” the bank stated, emphasizing the aim to reinforce the health system, especially in low- and middle-income countries and in underserved communities, ultimately aiming to foster resilience against emerging health threats and climate challenges.

Fifteen countries are identified as part of phase one of the Health Impact Investment Platform: Burundi, Central African Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia Guinea Bissau .

Other countries included Jordan, Maldives Morocco, Senegal, South Sudan, The Gambia, Tunisia and Zambia.

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The $10 million grant will specifically support the technical assistance that WHO provides to countries around the world to assess investment needs and to design the most impactful health projects.

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“These projects will serve as the foundation for co-investment by the MDBs, ensuring that resources are directed toward areas with the greatest potential for positive health outcomes,”IsDB added.

Over the next four years, WHO aims to strengthen climate resilience as part of its Fourteenth General Programme of Work, which includes implementing national climate adaptation plans and making 10,000 health facilities fully operational, including solar-powered electrification.

Unlocking $500m in health investments across the region

In addition to the $10 million grant, IsDB’s contribution is projected to unlock at least $500 million in health investments across the region.

“This collective goal is part of a broader effort to mobilize a total of US$ 1.5 billion in concessional loans and grants, focusing on critical areas, this way addressing national health priorities.”

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IsDB President Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser said, the Islamic Development Bank is proud to support the Health Impact Investment Platform as part of our unwavering commitment to advancing universal health coverage and resilience in our Member Countries.

“These Multilateral Development Banks and WHO partnerships enable us to scale up primary health care where it is needed most, creating a stronger foundation to withstand future crises and addressing the pressing health challenges of today.”

“Together, we are fostering a healthier, more equitable future for communities across the globe,” he said.

WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized that low- and middle-income countries need access to sustainable financing to strengthen their health systems through primary health care, to make them both more resilient to pandemics and more equitable in delivering essential health services.

“The Health Impact Investment Platform combines WHO’s public health expertise and on-the-ground presence with the resources and financing expertise of the Islamic Development Bank and other multilateral development banks. By working together, we can make a significant difference in improving health outcomes and creating a healthier future for all.”

The IsDB, along with its partners, remains committed to fostering partnerships that will advance healthcare and improve quality of life globally.