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Topic: Surgery

Toxic patient? Mystery of Gloria Ramirez, woman who made doctors collapse mid-surgery

By Molly Chebet   2026-07-23 15:28:06

The 1994 death of Gloria Ramirez remains one of medicine's greatest mysteries after 23 hospital workers fell ill during her treatment, with experts still divided over what caused the bizarre incident.

Plastic surgery? Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior trends over striking facial transformation

By Manuel Ntoyai   2026-07-21 13:20:01

Brazilian media reports claim Vinicius sought the procedure after his appearance became a topic of online discussion during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Born different, branded cursed, but saved by surgery and grandmother's love

By Patrick Vidija   2026-07-06 15:24:12

Born with a cleft lip, many children face rejection, stigma and abandonment before they receive medical care. Their families endure years of emotional pain, costly surgeries and harmful myths.

CUE ordered to audit dental surgery courses in Moi, Nairobi universities

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-06-29 21:46:18

The Education CS has ordered CUE to audit dental surgery programmes at Moi University and the University of Nairobi following concerns over possible lack of accreditation.

AI-powered surgery separates conjoined Nigerian twins in 40-hour operation

By Molly Chebet   2026-06-22 12:38:31

The procedure relied heavily on advanced artificial intelligence, which enabled surgeons to rehearse the operation using detailed 3D brain imaging, optimise surgical sequencing, and reduce risk.

Africa faces child surgery crisis as key anaesthesia runs out

By AFP   2026-06-22 09:46:40

African hospitals face huge new costs as they scramble to replace the main anaesthetic for child operations that is set to run out in 2027, a charity has warned.