There is a severe shortage of renal transplant centres in Pakistan as there is an annual need for 20,000 to 25,000 kidney transplants, but country’s capacity is to perform only 1,000 to 1,500.
Contrary to reports that gunmen invaded National Medical Centre, Nkpologwu, Anambra State and took away four newborn babies, the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Stanley Izuehie, has dispelled the rumour as fake news. Nkpologwu is in Aguata Local Government Area of the State and the local government of the incumbent Governor, Chukwuma Soludo. While dismissing the rumours, Dr Izuehie said that contrary to the reports in the media, robbers had attacked the hospital and snatched handsets and other valuables from patients two weeks ago.
South Korean officials admitted responsibility and apologized on Tuesday for failures in preventing and responding to a Halloween crowd surge that killed more than 150 people and left citizens shocked and angry.