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A time capsule sealed by Princess Diana in 1991 at Great Ormond Street Hospital was opened early due to construction, revealing 1990s memorabilia including a Kylie Minogue CD, a pocket television, and other ephemera, highlighting the fleeting nature of such artifacts and the challenges of preserving history.
Princess Diana's 1991 time capsule, buried at Great Ormond Street Hospital, was prematurely opened in 2025 to make way for a new cancer center, revealing 90s memorabilia and historical headlines, with the center expected to open in 2028.
A time capsule sealed by Princess Diana in 1991 at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London has been opened, revealing 1990s artifacts and commemorating her charitable legacy, just before the 28th anniversary of her death. The capsule included items like a Kylie Minogue CD, a pocket TV, and her own photograph, reflecting her deep involvement with the hospital and her impact on modern philanthropy. The hospital is now developing a new cancer center to replace outdated facilities, aiming to enhance treatment and research for childhood cancers.
A groundbreaking gene therapy developed by UCL and GOSH has transformed the life of 19-year-old Remi Pereszczak, who suffered from a rare genetic condition called CGD. The therapy, which involves reprogramming his own stem cells, has enabled him to live a healthier, more normal life and attend university. GOSH's new capacity to produce personalized gene therapies in-house promises to accelerate treatment for rare diseases and has broader implications for medicine, including potential cancer cures.
Conjoined twins Marieme and Ndeye, who were given days to live after birth, recently celebrated their seventh birthday and were seen choosing custom jackets at an inclusive design facility in a heartwarming moment. Their father, Ibrahima Ndiaye, shared the challenges of finding clothes for them due to their unique condition. The twins, who have separate brains, hearts, and lungs but share other organs, attend a mainstream primary school in Cardiff and are defying the odds. A BBC documentary, "Inseparable Sisters," will showcase their heartwarming journey.
Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) has been granted exemptions to ease the pressure on its services during the bank holiday nursing strike. The London children's hospital expressed "serious concerns" about staffing as Royal College of Nursing (RCN) members prepare to walk out. During the strike from Sunday to Monday, nurses in the RCN union will not provide emergency care in A&E. The exemption for GOSH means some striking staff could be called in to 11 areas, including intensive care, so that the services provided are deemed safe.