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Devout Christian doctor convicted of punching a dementia patient
Devout Christian doctor convicted of punching a dementia patient
A devout Christian doctor has been convicted of punching a dementia patient who made a racist comment towards him during a medical consultation.
Consultant physician Dr Xowi Mwimbi, 68, punched the patient who has complex health needs in the left temple and pushed his head into a pillow after he told him to leave his hospital room.
Staff at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, in Lancashire had urged Mwimbi to stand back warning him that the patient would get severely distressed if anyone got to close to him.
But the doctor who is a church elder at the Altrincham Seventh-day Adventist Church, in Greater Manchester and trustee of a charity which tackles poverty in Africa ignored their pleas and attacked the unnamed man.
During the ensuing scuffle the patient who has limited movement due to his condition instinctively swung his arm towards Mwimbi but barely made contact.
The doctor then reacted by punching the dementia patient in his left temple and pressing his head into the pillow.
Care staff who were present quickly intervened and reported the assault.
The patient had a care plan in place for his complex needs which included an instruction not to get too close to him as it caused him distress.
He was also known to make racial comments due to his mental condition.
In a police interview Dr Mwimbi from Wythenshawe, Manchester who was working as a locum at the hospital said the patient had hit him and racially abused him so he had acted in ‘self-defence’.
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He said he was ‘surprised and shocked’ to hear the care staff present were ‘telling stories about him’ and claimed their version of events was ‘all a figment of their imagination’.
But at Preston Crown Court, Mwimbi who qualified in Zambia in 1986 was convicted of ill treatment by a care worker following a trial after jurors rejected his self defence plea.
He will be sentenced in May and he now faces an investigation by the General Medical Council which could lead to him being struck off.
The maximum sentence for an offence of ill treatment by a care worker is five years in jail.
Prosecutors said the incident would not have arisen if Mwimbi had followed the care plan and that the patient scarcely made contact with the doctor due to his lack of mobility.
After the case Miss Sazeeda Ismail, Senior Crown Prosecutor for CPS North West said: ‘Dr Xowi Mwimbi demonstrated a gross breach of his duty of care, when in anger he used excessive force against an extremely vulnerable man.
‘His actions traumatised those who witnessed the incident. I would like to thank those witnesses for their quick action in intervening and reporting what they had seen.
‘It is thanks to them that we have been able to bring Dr Mwimbi to justice for his despicable actions.’
The 767 bed hospital has already been at the centre of a four year police investigation into a ‘culture of abuse’ by staff towards patients on the stroke unit.
The probe began after a student ‘whistle-blower’ went to the authorities after being shocked by comments made by a senior nurse.
She also said she had been told to sedate a difficult patient with prescribed drugs which hadn’t been prescribed.
Several members of staff have been convicted of offences relating to the theft of drugs, ill treatment of patients and sexual harassment.
Last December a nurse and a healthcare worker were jailed for ill treatment after a court heard patients were sedated for an ‘easy shift’ and ‘amusement’.
Detectives are still investigating the suspicious death of Valerie Neale, 75, who bled to death on the ward in November 2018 after suffering what officers believe was a sex attack.
A murder investigation was launched after a post-mortem examination found that she had died following a haemorrhage caused by a ‘non-medical related internal injury’.
A £20,000 reward has been offered for information leading to to the conviction of the killer but no-one has been brought to justice.
An inquest into her death us due to take place in May.
Devout Christian doctor convicted of punching a dementia patient
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Gunmen attack Cross River community, five killed, women raped
Gunmen attack Cross River community, five killed, women raped
Gunmen have attacked Mbiaong Ukwa Community in Odukpani LGA of Cross River State, unleashing unspeakable terror and violence on its inhabitants.
At least five elderly persons were killed and houses destroyed when the armed men who reportedly donned military fatigues attacked the enclave
The armed invaders were said to have come from the distant Isu community in Ihechiowa Local Government Area of Abia State.
According to locals privy to the incident, the intruders kidnapped a number of young men who resisted them.
A community leader of Ukwa Ibom-Efik Eburutu, Chief Okon Odiong Ekpenyong Esu confirmed the attack to newsmen.
He said yesterday’s invasion was not the first time, disclosing that the invaders often come to mine the limestone in their community and to grab their land.
In a statement he signed a statement released to journalists in Calabar on Sunday, Esu many people, especially children and the aged, have been killed by the assailants
“Several of our people have been killed. So many are from Mbiabong. Mostly, the aged and children who could not run have been killed, while others have been kidnapped.
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“The continuous aggression, wanton destruction of properties and killing of Mbiabong Ukwa people by the Isu Community in Abia State with the help of men in Military Uniform over the years, is one that has gone on without checks and help also seems not to be coming from anywhere to the helpless Mbiabong Ukwa people.
“They are strongly supported by the wealthy Isu leaders and other persons from Abia State in order to take over the rich limestone embedded in Mbiabong land by God.
“We don’t have a known common boundary with the Isu Community like the invaders, Isu would want people to believe. The constant killing and invasion of the Mbiabong Ukwa community to destroy properties is disguised in communal land conflict. It is a deliberate territorial land grabbing orchestrated by certain rich and wealthy people in Abia State and targeted at the limestone and other mineral resources in Mbiabong Ukwa land.
“The Saturday 11th of May, 2024 destruction of Mbiabong Ukwa by Isu Community which also saw the killing of Mr Ediong Ediong Essien and his wife, Madam Ekpitu Ediong Essien, another young boy Asuquo Ndem and many others kidnapped was made very possible because Mbiabong Ukwa in particular and the entire Ukwa Eburutu Community, in general, do not have motorable roads that people can use faster mobility to run, and no electricity for the people to charge their phones and call for help.”
According to the statement, “The masterminds of the invasion of our community are interested in the rich mineral resources of Ukwa Eburutu land. The attacks and killings have become unbearable.
“We call for help from both the Federal and Cross River State governments to avoid our total elimination by our neighbouring Igbo communities.”
According to him, the Isu people would come to Mbiabong Ukwa with arms to fish in their ponds and farm in their lands at intervals without their consent
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Catholic Bishop condemns commercialization of Churches
Catholic Bishop condemns commercialization of Churches
During a special Mass in Yola, Bishop Mamza, also the immediate Adamawa State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), lamented the growing trend of churches being established solely for commercial gain. He highlighted the pervasive desire among individuals to become general overseers and acquire private jets, attributing it to the rampant establishment of profit-driven churches.
In a candid revelation, Bishop Mamza recounted a personal encounter where a general overseer solicited him to purchase their church due to financial struggles, emphasizing the prevalent focus on material wealth rather than spiritual nourishment.
The Bishop’s remarks were made during a Mass held at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Bekaji, Yola, to commemorate this year’s World Communications Sunday of the Catholic Church. Addressing the theme of the day, ‘Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart Towards a Fully Human Communication,’ Bishop Mamza emphasized the irreplaceable value of human empathy and passion in communication, asserting that artificial intelligence cannot replicate the depth of human connection.
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While acknowledging the opportunities presented by communication platforms, Bishop Mamza cautioned against the dehumanizing effects of technology, urging for a balanced approach that prioritizes genuine human interaction. He emphasized the importance of maintaining empathy and compassion in communication, essential elements that artificial intelligence cannot replicate.
In conclusion, Bishop Mamza called for a renewed focus on strengthening human communication, rooted in empathy and compassion, amidst the rapid advancement of technology. He urged individuals to prioritize authentic connections and relationships, emphasizing the intrinsic value of human touch and empathy in fostering meaningful interactions.
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Man given pig kidney transplant dies
Man given pig kidney transplant dies
The recipient of the world’s first pig kidney transplant, Rick Slayman, has sadly passed away nearly two months after undergoing the groundbreaking procedure.
Massachusetts General Hospital made history in March by performing the transplant, implanting a genetically modified pig kidney into Slayman, a 62-year-old individual grappling with end-stage kidney disease.
While hailed as a significant achievement in xenotransplantation—a field exploring organ transplantation between different species—Slayman’s death was confirmed to be unrelated to the transplant, according to the hospital.
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In a statement released by his family, they expressed profound sadness at Rick’s sudden passing but found solace in his inspirational legacy.
Acknowledging the tireless efforts of the medical team, the family praised their dedication, which granted them seven precious weeks with Rick. They reflected on the cherished memories created during this time, forever in their hearts.
The pig kidney used in the transplant underwent genetic modifications to enhance compatibility with humans, including removing harmful pig genes and incorporating specific human genes. Additionally, porcine endogenous retroviruses were deactivated to eliminate potential human infection risks.
While mourning Slayman’s loss, Massachusetts General Hospital reiterated that his passing was not attributed to the transplant. They honoured Rick as a symbol of hope for countless transplant patients worldwide, expressing gratitude for his unwavering trust and contributions to advancing the field of xenotransplantation.
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