South Africa’s Constitutional Court breaks laws that strip people of citizenship
The Constitutional Court confirmed the unconstitutionality of sections of the South African Citizenship Act, which automatically stripped South Africa of citizenship when they acquired citizenship in other countries. In its unanimous decision, the court defeated relevant departments of South African Citizenship Act and declared it invalid since its publication in October 1995. The court declared that those affected are now deemed undisturbed citizenship. The case, originally brought about by the Democratic Alliance (DA), was dismissed by the Pretoria High Court, but was later upheld by the Supreme Court (SCA), urging the Constitutional Court to confirm it. Initially, the Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of the Interior, who opposed the application, were ordered to cover legal costs.
Kenyan surgeon achieves the world’s first by restoring touch to the amputated limb
A team of surgeons at Kenyatta National Hospital achieved the world’s first accomplishment by restoring the sense of touch on the stump of the amputated arm and providing new hope worldwide. A groundbreaking procedure called permeation target sensory repetition (TSR) was successfully carried out on April 29th at Moses Mwendova, a 22-year-old university student whose left arm was amputated earlier that year. During the seven-hour operation, the team reconnected the nerves that had been amputated to nearby skin, allowing the brain to feel as if the limbs lacking were still intact. This procedure was carried out during Africa’s first TSR surgical camp at KNH, which included an interdisciplinary team of surgeons, anesthesiologists and nurses.
A Zimbabwean journalist congratulated Muranga 72 days later
High Court Judge Gibson Mandaza granted bail to Murangha, who was congratulated by AlphaMedia Holdings journalists for the successful appeal by lawyers, advocates Tabani Mpov and Chris Mike. Mhlanga was ordered to deposit USD 500 with the court clerk. He spent 72 days in remand prison after being released on bail three times. The judge found that the lower court had incorrectly directed it to refuse bail, saying Muranga is a permanent resident and that the state could impose conditions to prevent interference and flight. The journalist was arrested on February 24th after broadcasting Geza’s Blessed Geza video statement calling for the immediate resignation of Emerson Mnangawa on charges allegedly broadcasting a video statement by the war veterans.
People warn health facilities closures as South Sudan attacks surge
South Sudan’s aid team warned that ongoing attacks on medical facilities, including airstrikes at a frontiered hospital in Medesin’s Frontiers in Old Whangak, Johnray province, which killed seven civilians and injured 20 people, reflecting the “multiple vulnerabilities” facing the nation’s people. The attack is the eighth time that healthcare has been targeted since January. Dr Humphrey Kalamagi, president of the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) in South Sudan, said such attacks had taken away critical care people and warned that half of health facilities along the Nile could be closed if the attack continued.
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Ghana is tackling a surge in opioid abuse among young people
Ghana has experienced a disturbing rise in opioid abuse among young people, raising concerns among health officials as addiction to a drug known as the “red” is a growing public health crisis. Young people are increasingly abused and are commonly used to treat pain, but if misused it can be extremely addictive and dangerous. Social media videos highlight amazing reality and show many young people suffering after using medication. Doctors at the Elderly Hospital of Dormaa Ahenkro, in the Bono area of Kwabena ofori, said the impact of opioid abuse was severe. Wide misuse was driven by weaker regulations and illegal imports, allowing fraudulent sellers to easily access the supply chain. In response, the government launched the “Ghana-‘Stop Red Means” campaign against drugs against Ghana. This is a national youth anti-drug initiative to combat the trend of substance abuse among young people. The campaign aims to raise public awareness of the risks of opioid abuse and to strengthen regulatory frameworks by involving policymakers in discussion.
