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7NEWS
10 hours ago
- Health
- 7NEWS
Alphonsine Djiako Leuga and Loraine Choulla: Mother and daughter's bodies found months after ambulance call
An inquest into the death of a mother and her daughter has been told that the mother called for an ambulance that never arrived. The bodies of Alphonsine Djiako Leuga, 47, and Loraine Choulla, 18, were discovered on May 21, 2024 in their Radford, Nottingham home. They were believed to have been dead for 'weeks or months', the BBC reported. Ms Leuga called for an ambulance on February 2 and told the operator she was cold and unable to move, the inquest at Nottingham Coroner's Court was told. The mother's cause of death was pneumonia, while Ms Choulla's remains 'unascertained', according to pathologist Dr Stuart Hamilton. Ms Leuga had been admitted to hospital on January 26, 2024 with a lower respiratory tract infection. While in care, she also required blood transfusions because of her low iron levels. The inquest was told the hospital had wanted her to remain in care but that Ms Leuga had 'discharged pragmatically' two days after she was admitted to return to her daughter. There was an agreement that Ms Leuga would return to the hospital the following day, but she did not. Both Ms Leuga's GP and the hospital were unable to contact her. Then, she made the emergency call on February 2, and Dr Hamilton said that he could not rule out that she had died that same day. The inquest was told Ms Choulla was 'entirely dependent' on her mother and that she had Down syndrome and learning disabilities. The transcript of the emergency call was read aloud in the courtroom. The call handler asked Ms Leuga what language she spoke and whether she needed an interpreter. Ms Leuga had not responded to those questions but gave the operator her home address and requested an ambulance. Her final words on the call were 'would you send an ambulance? Please come, please'. Susan Jevons, a paramedic and head of the coroners' service at East Midlands Ambulance Service, told the inquest that an attempt had been made to call Ms Leuga back. Ms Jevons said an ambulance was not sent to the home because the emergency medical adviser thought it was an 'abandoned call' and 'closed the call down'. An internal investigation found that there was a 'missed opportunity' for an ambulance to be sent to the scene, and Ms Jevons apologised on behalf of EMAS for 'all of the errors' it made. The inquest will continue to investigate how the mother and daughter died. There will be an examination of whether Ms Leuga died before her daughter, and if this was the case, whether there were any subsequent missed opportunities to save Ms Choulla. The inquest continues.
West Australian
11 hours ago
- Health
- West Australian
Alphonsine Djiako Leuga and Loraine Choulla: Mother and daughter's bodies found months after ambulance call
An inquest into the death of a mother and her daughter has been told that the mother called for an ambulance that never arrived. The bodies of Alphonsine Djiako Leuga, 47, and Loraine Choulla, 18, were discovered on May 21, 2024 in their Radford, Nottingham home. They were believed to have been dead for 'weeks or months', the BBC reported. Ms Leuga called for an ambulance on February 2 and told the operator she was cold and unable to move, the inquest at Nottingham Coroner's Court was told. The mother's cause of death was pneumonia, while Ms Choulla's remains 'unascertained', according to pathologist Dr Stuart Hamilton. Ms Leuga had been admitted to hospital on January 26, 2024 with a lower respiratory tract infection. While in care, she also required blood transfusions because of her low iron levels. The inquest was told the hospital had wanted her to remain in care but that Ms Leuga had 'discharged pragmatically' two days after she was admitted to return to her daughter. There was an agreement that Ms Leuga would return to the hospital the following day, but she did not. Both Ms Leuga's GP and the hospital were unable to contact her. Then, she made the emergency call on February 2, and Dr Hamilton said that he could not rule out that she had died that same day. The inquest was told Ms Choulla was 'entirely dependent' on her mother and that she had Down syndrome and learning disabilities. The transcript of the emergency call was read aloud in the courtroom. The call handler asked Ms Leuga what language she spoke and whether she needed an interpreter. Ms Leuga had not responded to those questions but gave the operator her home address and requested an ambulance. Her final words on the call were 'would you send an ambulance? Please come, please'. Susan Jevons, a paramedic and head of the coroners' service at East Midlands Ambulance Service, told the inquest that an attempt had been made to call Ms Leuga back. Ms Jevons said an ambulance was not sent to the home because the emergency medical adviser thought it was an 'abandoned call' and 'closed the call down'. An internal investigation found that there was a 'missed opportunity' for an ambulance to be sent to the scene, and Ms Jevons apologised on behalf of EMAS for 'all of the errors' it made. The inquest will continue to investigate how the mother and daughter died. There will be an examination of whether Ms Leuga died before her daughter, and if this was the case, whether there were any subsequent missed opportunities to save Ms Choulla. The inquest continues.
Perth Now
11 hours ago
- Health
- Perth Now
Bodies found months after ambulance failed to come
An inquest into the death of a mother and her daughter has been told that the mother called for an ambulance that never arrived. The bodies of Alphonsine Djiako Leuga, 47, and Loraine Choulla, 18, were discovered on May 21, 2024 in their Radford, Nottingham home. They were believed to have been dead for 'weeks or months', the BBC reported. Ms Leuga called for an ambulance on February 2 and told the operator she was cold and unable to move, the inquest at Nottingham Coroner's Court was told. The mother's cause of death was pneumonia, while Ms Choulla's remains 'unascertained', according to pathologist Dr Stuart Hamilton. Ms Leuga had been admitted to hospital on January 26, 2024 with a lower respiratory tract infection. While in care, she also required blood transfusions because of her low iron levels. The inquest was told the hospital had wanted her to remain in care but that Ms Leuga had 'discharged pragmatically' two days after she was admitted to return to her daughter. There was an agreement that Ms Leuga would return to the hospital the following day, but she did not. Both Ms Leuga's GP and the hospital were unable to contact her. Then, she made the emergency call on February 2, and Dr Hamilton said that he could not rule out that she had died that same day. The inquest was told Ms Choulla was 'entirely dependent' on her mother and that she had Down syndrome and learning disabilities. The transcript of the emergency call was read aloud in the courtroom. The call handler asked Ms Leuga what language she spoke and whether she needed an interpreter. Ms Leuga had not responded to those questions but gave the operator her home address and requested an ambulance. Her final words on the call were 'would you send an ambulance? Please come, please'. Susan Jevons, a paramedic and head of the coroners' service at East Midlands Ambulance Service, told the inquest that an attempt had been made to call Ms Leuga back. Ms Jevons said an ambulance was not sent to the home because the emergency medical adviser thought it was an 'abandoned call' and 'closed the call down'. An internal investigation found that there was a 'missed opportunity' for an ambulance to be sent to the scene, and Ms Jevons apologised on behalf of EMAS for 'all of the errors' it made. The inquest will continue to investigate how the mother and daughter died. There will be an examination of whether Ms Leuga died before her daughter, and if this was the case, whether there were any subsequent missed opportunities to save Ms Choulla. The inquest continues.
Express Tribune
15 hours ago
- General
- Express Tribune
Third Down syndrome centre opens in city
Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday inaugurated the third center of the Karachi Down Syndrome Program (KDSP) in North Nazimabad as part of Sindh government's commitment to ensuring equal development and accessible facilities for people with disabilities. The ceremony was attended by parents, physicians, community leaders, and volunteers, who welcomed improved provision of inclusive and comprehensive services for differently abled individuals in Karachi. The Karachi Down Syndrome Program's third center is now fully operational and ready to welcome new families, continuing its mission to facilitate individuals with Down syndrome and promote a more inclusive society. Addressing the ceremony, Shah praised KDSP and noted that Karachi is home to over 30,000 people with Down syndrome, maintaining that this number represents not just statistics but also dreams, challenges, and potential. The KDSP plays a crucial role in helping these individuals reach their full potential with dignity and love, he said, adding that with the opening of the new third center, the KDSP's capacity has significantly increased, raising the number of annual therapy sessions from 30,000 to over 50,000. The center offers essential services, including occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physical therapy. In addition, it provides specialized educational programs for younger children and vocational training courses, such as pottery and painting, for older students. This expansion enables the KDSP to serve more individuals and families, furthering its mission of empowerment and inclusion.
USA Today
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Chips Ahoy! releasing 'Stranger Things' cookies with surprise ingredient
Chips Ahoy! has officially entered the "Upside Down" with the release of a new and limited-edition treat inspired by Netflix's hit show "Stranger Things." The cookies, available for purchase at grocery stores nationwide this August, "blends the flavors of Chips Ahoy! with the world of 'Stranger Things,'" the brand says. According to a July 21 news release, the flavor profile of the Chips! Ahoy x "Stranger Things" limited-edition cookies were inspired by the Upside Down, a dark alternate dimension that has played a key role in every season of the show. Here's what to know about the cookies and how to get an early taste. 'Stranger Things' release dates: What we know so far about Season 5 What are Chips Ahoy! x 'Stranger Things' cookies? The cookies feature a new Chips Ahoy! chocolatey base, fudge chips and a red strawberry-flavored filling. "The brand's first-ever fruit-flavored filling peeks through the chocolatey cookie to represent the Rifts that are the entrance to the Upside Down," the company says. The limited-edition cookies also come in unique packaging that both "incorporates quintessential design elements from the show and a special glow-in-the-dark feature." When can fans get 'Stranger Things' cookies? The cookies will be available for purchase at grocery stores nationwide on Aug. 11, according to Chips Ahoy!. How to get Chips Ahoy! 'Stranger Things' cookies early "Stranger Things" fans don't have to wait until Aug. 11 to get their hands on the cookies since Chips Ahoy! has granted early access to the product through an inaugural pre-sale. Registration to pre-order the cookies "straight from the Upside Down" opened July 21 and is limited to the first 1,500 customers. Sign up here to pre-order the limited-edition cookie before it hits shelves on Aug. 11. More Chips Ahoy! and 'Stranger Things' collaborations In addition to the limited-edition cookies, Chips Ahoy! is releasing "retro-inspired Original Chips Ahoy! packs that harken back to the look and feel of the 1980s Chips Ahoy! packaging when 'Stranger Things' takes place." Chips Ahoy! is also inviting fans, starting Aug. 11, to step into the Upside Down, or in this case, an immersive augmented-reality game. It's accessible via a QR code printed on the package or by visiting "The brand that is Here for Happy is asking fans to find Chips Ahoy! cookies hidden throughout different levels of the game to increase their happy meter while in the Upside Down," Chips Ahoy! said. Playing the game, other than for the fun of it, gives you the chance to win exclusive prizes, including a "Stranger Things" Eddie Munson-inspired guitar as well as limited-edition "Stranger Things" merch. The game will be open from Aug. 11 through Dec. 31, the same day the final volume of "Stranger Things" Season 5 premieres on Netflix. When does 'Stranger Things' Season 5 come out? The fifth and final season of the Netflix original series will be released in three "volumes," with each batch having its own number of episodes and release dates. The first volume, consisting of four episodes, will be released on Wednesday, Nov. 26 followed by the second volume, with three episodes on Christmas. The last volume, the finale, premieres on New Year's Eve. Each volume will be available to stream on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on their respective release dates.
