Fire at Baghdad hospital kills 11 babies
Iraq’s Health Ministry spokesman says a fire that erupted overnight at a Baghdad hospital has killed 11 newborn babies. The spokesman, Ahmed al-Roudaini, says the blaze broke out late on Tuesday night inside the maternity department at the Yarmouk hospital, which is located in western Baghdad.He said on Wednesday that an initial investigation suggests the fire was due to an electricity failure. No other details were immediately...
Patients greeted by robot at Belgian hospital
A Belgian hospital has just welcomed its newest staff member: Pepper, a humanoid robot that speaks 19 languages. Developed to improve social and health care by the Belgian company Zora Bots, Pepper joined the medical team as a receptionist at Ostend hospital AZ Damiaan. Pepper will introduce visitors to the hospital, provide information and guide visitors and patients to the correct floor and room. With a speed of just 3 km/h (1.8...
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