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News Articles: Renee Bach

In 2019, NPR covered the story of Renee Bach, an American missionary who said she was called by God to serve the children of Uganda. Now HBO is presenting her story in the documentary series <em>White Savior.</em>

How NPR covered the missionary who ran a center for malnourished kids where 105 died

In 2019, NPR covered the story of Renee Bach, who said she was called by God to serve the children of Uganda. Now HBO is presenting her story in the documentary series 'Savior Complex.'

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By:
  • Marc Silver
Renee Bach, who is 31, was sued in Ugandan civil court over the deaths of children who were treated at the critical care center she ran in Uganda. She has left Uganda and is now living in the U.S.

U.S. Missionary With No Medical Training Settles Suit Over Child Deaths At Her Center

Renee Bach ran a treatment center for severely malnourished children in Uganda. Over five years, 105 died. This week, a lawsuit by two mothers who each lost a son was settled with a cash payment.

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By:
  • Nurith Aizenman