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Times of Oman
13-07-2025
- Health
- Times of Oman
Advanced vertebral surgery performed
Muscat: The Medical City for Military and Security Services has successfully performed a vertebral fixation surgery using conscious regional anesthesia (without the need for general anesthesia). The operation constitutes the first step forward in the field of advanced surgical care. It reflects the hospital's commitment to apply the latest international medical practices and the hospital's keenness to develop safe and modern options for treating patients. Besides cutting down the volume of complications, the surgery helps speed up the recovery of patients, notably those whose chronic conditions make general anesthesia a risky option. The anesthesia team successfully managed the case with high efficiency by carefully adjusting the sedation doses while maintaining the patient's full consciousness during the procedure. This enabled the surgical team to monitor the patient's neurological responses in real time. In addition, the nursing team undertook an integral role by qualifying the patient psychologically and physically, besides providing ongoing post-operative care.
Business Recorder
25-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Punjab budget reflects deliberate realignment of fiscal priorities?
LAHORE: The structure of the Punjab budget for FY 2025–26 reflects a deliberate and disciplined realignment of fiscal priorities. While curtailing non-essential current expenditure, the government has expanded development spending through the largest-ever Annual Development Programme (ADP) in Punjab's history, with 47.3% increase over previous year's ADP. This expansion has been made possible through robust public financial management reforms, including but not limited to the successful retirement of unsustainable commodity operations debt. As per budget document, this year's budget reflects a strategic shift from foundational infrastructure to transformative development. While the first year focused on road connectivity and basic service delivery, FY 2025–26 marks the next logical step i.e., empowering communities through integrated urban development and rural uplift. Transport has emerged as a key priority with a focus on expanding eco-friendly public mobility options, including the introduction of electric buses to reduce urban congestion and environmental impact. The Punjab government has also placed unprecedented emphasis on education—expanding access through scholarships, laptops, school meals, and higher education grants. Health remains a cornerstone, with flagship health initiatives such as Medical City, free medicine, and new centres for cancer and cardiac care. New frontiers in IT, affordable Housing and Climate Action signal the province's ambition to build an inclusive, forward-looking economy, the budget document reveals. On the other hand, the Punjab government, in view of its rapidly increasing annual pension expense and burgeoning accrued pension liabilities accorded approval of the Defined Contribution Pension Scheme. Under the scheme, employees would be contributing for its pension contrary to the defined benefit scheme where government finances solely to the pension. This would significantly reduce the piling of accrued liability, and this has been enacted for the employees joining the government service on or after January 08, 2024. Moreover, the Punjab government has implemented the deregulation of commodity operations of wheat which previously was financed through commercial borrowing from the financial institutions. The scheme had accumulated a circular debt of Rs 629 billion outstanding at June 2022 due to unfunded general subsidy expenditure. The government has eliminated this debt from provincial revenues leading to reduction of commodity debt outstanding down to Rs 13.9 billion at April`25, which is fully backed by the wheat stock leveraging the saving of future debt service in the range of approximately Rs 50 billion per annum. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
CBS News
06-05-2025
- CBS News
North Texas high school student on life support after "Senior Assassin" game injury
A North Texas high school student is fighting for his life after playing in late April a controversial water gun game that's become popular among seniors about to graduate. The game is called "Senior Assassin." Players have a list of classmates they need to "kill" by spraying with a water gun, while voiding being "killed" themselves. Participants use one of a handful of mobile apps to track their targets. While the rules may seem harmless, some say it encourages kids to put themselves in danger. Arlington student on life support after playing "Senior Assassin" Armed with water guns and chasing classmates through an Arlington neighborhood, Isaac Leal jumped onto the back of a Jeep that began to pull out of a driveway. "Everybody that's playing has to download that app," explained Jose Leal, Isaac Leal's father. "So, that way, they can tell you what location each person is at." Only minutes after the vehicle pulled away with the 17-year-old standing on the back bumper, he was on the ground with a severe head injury. Only minutes after the vehicle pulled away with Isaac Leal standing on the back bumper, he was on the ground with a severe head injury. CBS News Texas The South Grand Prairie High School baseball star, only weeks away from graduation, is now on life support at Medical City Arlington. Videos show the moment "Senior Assassin" took a wrong turn "Everything was planned out, but plans changed overnight," said Raquel Vazquez, Isaac Leal's mother. "Nothing matters but saving your kid's life." Videos from security cameras show Isaac Leal standing on the back bumper of the Jeep as it made several turns before a dip in the road ejected him onto the pavement. "It was literally six turns and it ended up being five minutes, so that's five minutes of him holding on for his life," Jose Leal said. Only an ambulance responded to the scene, which upset the parents who want the police to conduct a criminal investigation. Arlington PD responds following parents' complaint In a statement to CBS News Texas, the Arlington Police Department said it was first made aware of the incident on Saturday, May 3, "when his family contacted us and officers responded to the hospital to speak with them" and a police report was taken. The statement continued: "In reviewing calls for service from the date the incident occurred, April 20, we learned that EMS responded to the accident site for what was described as an unconscious person. PD, however, was never dispatched and we were not notified that Mr. Leal's injuries stemmed from a traffic incident until we spoke with his family this past weekend. The APD Traffic Division is leading the investigation. Based on evidence we have reviewed, it appears Mr. Leal was hanging out the back of the vehicle when the accident occurred." "I understand accidents happen, but this was not an accident," Vazquez said. Isaac Leal's family holds vigil, hoping for recovery The family said it's having trouble moving Isaac to another hospital. Medical City Healthcare/Medical City Arlington released the following statement to CBS News Texas: "Our hearts go out to any family with a seriously ill loved one. If for any reason a family requests treatment for their loved one at another facility, we try to facilitate a transfer. It is important to note that transfers are dependent on the patient's condition, whether they are stable enough to be transferred, as well as the receiving hospital's capacity and willingness to accept the patient." "We're going to keep fighting for my son," Vazquez said. "I don't know how to make it more clear." The South Grand Prairie High School baseball star, only weeks away from graduation, is now on life support at Medical City Arlington. Jose Leal, Raquel Vazquez Isaac Leal's family has kept a constant vigil by his side since the accident, holding out hope that he will recover. They wanted to speak out to hopefully spare other parents from the same pain they are going through. Family, school warn about "Senior Assassin" game "People need to be aware of games like this, as a teenager, you're not aware if something bad is gonna happen," Jose Leal said. The "Senior Assassin" game has become an unofficial tradition among students across the country. Most of the controversy surrounds the use of water guns, which have been mistaken for real firearms. It prompted South Grand Prairie High's principal to issue a warning to the senior class: "Students who engage in this activity on or around school grounds may face disciplinary action, including the loss of senior privileges." The principal at nearby Timberview High School is threatening three days if in-school suspension for students caught playing the game on campus. While his baseball teammates are "Playing for Isaac" and a community surrounds a devastated family, a photo of the promising young pitcher with scholarship offers, now clinging to life, may send the strongest message yet about celebrating a senior year safely. "You never think it's going to hit close to home until it does," Vazquez said.
Daily News Egypt
04-05-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Value Developments launches 50,000 sqm Value Medical City in East Cairo
Value Developments has announced the launch of its flagship healthcare project, Value Medical City (VMC)—the first fully integrated medical city in East Cairo—with substantial investments. Strategically located in a central area that connects New Cairo, Madinaty, Badr City, Mostakbal City, and the New Administrative Capital, the project spans over 50,000 square meters of medical facilities, including clinics and hospitals. To ensure quality service and operational excellence, Value Developments has established strategic partnerships with prominent medical entities, including the British Hospital and Egypt Healthcare Facilities Services (EHFS)—a leading company in managing and operating healthcare facilities. These collaborations are expected to add significant value and ensure the project's sustainability and efficiency. The Value Medical City project will be implemented in three phases, with the first phase already underway. The company aims to complete all phases within three years, targeting full project delivery by 2028. The project will offer medical units in a variety of sizes to suit all healthcare specialties. Additionally, Value Developments will provide flexible payment systems and long-term installment plans to accommodate a broad range of practitioners and investors. Hazem El-Nosiri, Board Member of Value Developments, stated that VMC represents a major step forward for East Cairo's healthcare infrastructure. 'The project addresses the urgent need for accessible, high-quality medical services in the area, eliminating the need for patients to travel long distances,' he said. Ahmed Zanaty, Chief of Marketing at Value Developments, emphasized the importance of the company's partnerships. 'Collaborating with major players like EHFS gives the project a strong competitive edge, offering a professional operating system that guarantees the continuity and quality of services for both doctors and patients,' he explained. Over the past 15 years, Value Developments has delivered a range of successful residential and commercial projects. These include Town Center El Shorouk, Value Mall El Shorouk, Value Mall New Cairo, V-Terrace, Maadi V, The Square, and V Mall Zahraa Maadi, among others, reinforcing its reputation as a leading developer in Egypt's real estate and commercial sectors.
Muscat Daily
28-04-2025
- Health
- Muscat Daily
Oman and China join hands to advance military healthcare
Shanghai, China – The Military and Security Services Medical City has signed a cooperation agreement with Joan Medical Group in Shanghai to boost collaboration with Chinese health institutions. The agreement covers scientific research, transfer of medical technology, development of health services, exchange of expertise, and joint training. Brigadier General Dr. Abdul Malik bin Sulaiman al Kharousi, Assistant Chairman for Supplies and Support Affairs, signed on behalf of the Medical City, while Joanna Jiang, CEO of Joan Medical Group, signed for the Chinese side. The partnership aims to expand the Medical City's international network and bring global best practices to its healthcare system for military and security agencies. The signing ceremony was attended by H E Eng Adi bin Hilal al Maawali, Chairman of the Medical City, H E Nasser bin Mohammed al Busaidi, Oman's Ambassador to China, senior officers, embassy staff, and Joan Medical Group officials. A forum on the sidelines of the event discussed future healthcare trends, digital transformation, and ways to strengthen partnerships between Oman and China.
