All articles tagged with #medical evacuation
Originally Published 19 hours ago — by Space
NASA and SpaceX are coordinating an early return of Crew-11 from the International Space Station due to a medical issue onboard. Weather is forecast to be favorable for a splashdown, and the mission team says a skeleton crew will remain on the ISS as a new commander is set to take charge soon.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Space
NASA announced an early evacuation of SpaceX's Crew-11 astronauts from the ISS on Jan. 14 due to a medical concern affecting one crew member, marking the first medical evacuation in the station's history. The crew, which arrived on Aug. 2, will be replaced by Crew-12 in mid-February, leaving only three astronauts aboard temporarily.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Space
The International Space Station will operate with only three astronauts after NASA's Crew-11 mission is cut short due to a crew member's health issue, marking a rare skeleton crew scenario that may last about a month, with NASA and Russian crew members prepared to assist.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by BBC
Baby Siwar Ashour, a one-year-old from Gaza with severe nutritional issues, was treated in Jordan but has returned to Gaza hospital with worsening health due to infections and poor conditions, highlighting ongoing humanitarian crises and challenges in medical evacuations amidst the conflict.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
Israel plans to deport at least 89 sick Gazan patients, including children and the elderly, back to Gaza despite the region's damaged healthcare system and their need for ongoing treatment, raising significant moral, legal, and humanitarian concerns.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by TVLine
Jake Latimer was bitten by a highly venomous snake during Survivor 49, leading to a medical evacuation and his departure from the game. The incident allowed him to return home just before his son's birth, which he considers a blessing and part of a higher plan. He expresses a desire to return to the game if given the chance, feeling he has unfinished business.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Jeff Probst discusses the serious snake bite incident involving contestant Jake Latimer on Survivor season 49, highlighting the quick medical response and the reality of the show's dangers, with only 20 evacuations in 25 years emphasizing its authenticity.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by TVLine
In Survivor 49, contestant Jake was bitten by a venomous sea krait but received a dry bite, leading to his medical evacuation and exit from the game, while the remaining contestants faced a tense tribal council where J was voted out after a strategic play involving an immunity idol.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
Two passengers, a 52-year-old woman and a 99-year-old man, were medically evacuated from the Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess ship off Washington coast after separate health emergencies, with coordinated efforts between U.S. and Canadian forces.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Independent
High-tech FPV drones in Ukraine have turned areas up to 20 km from the front line into kill zones, complicating medical evacuations and increasing casualties, as medics struggle to treat and evacuate wounded soldiers amid heightened danger and changing warfare tactics.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
The U.S. has paused visitor visas for Gazans following a campaign by Laura Loomer, citing national security concerns, despite ongoing medical evacuations of injured children from Gaza to the U.S. for treatment, which are considered life-saving and not a security threat.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by yahoo.com
The US has suspended visas for Gazans following social media campaigns by far-right influencer Laura Loomer, who falsely claimed that Palestinians receiving medical treatment in the US were linked to Hamas and Qatar, leading to a review of visa issuance processes amid political and security concerns.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Independent
A 20-year-old Palestinian woman evacuated from Gaza to Italy for urgent medical care died in Pisa due to severe physical deterioration, highlighting the dire health conditions in Gaza amid ongoing conflict and shortages. Italy has conducted multiple evacuations since January 2024, with nearly 120 Gazans flown out for treatment. The situation in Gaza is worsened by high levels of starvation and malnutrition, especially among children, despite claims from Israeli officials denying starvation policies.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Haaretz
A Gazan doctor, Hamdi al-Najjar, who lost nine children in an Israeli strike on his home, died from his injuries. His wife and son survived, with the son still severely wounded. The strike, which targeted a building in Khan Yunis, has drawn international criticism and calls for medical evacuation for the injured. The incident highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid the conflict.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN International
Nancy Pelosi, former Speaker of the House, underwent successful hip replacement surgery after a fall on stairs during an official engagement in Luxembourg. She was medevaced to a military hospital in Germany and is recovering well. Pelosi was in Luxembourg to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. Her injury follows a similar incident involving Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell, who recently fell at the US Capitol.