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Zawya
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Seychelles and Sweden satisfied with level of cooperation and ready to elevate bilateral relations to greater heights
H.E. Caroline Vicini, outgoing Ambassador of Sweden to Seychelles, paid a farewell visit to Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, at Maison Quéau de Quinssy, on Monday 5th May 2025. During their meeting, Minister Radegonde expressed gratitude for Sweden' support to improve regional maritime security through its participation in EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA, a mission that continues to play a critical role in countering piracy in the Indian Ocean. The Minister highlighted the importance of the United Nation's adoption of the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) in 2024, an important development to support Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to gain access to more affordable financing. Ambassador Vicini informed that her Government is ready to share expertise on sustainable port development with Seychelles, an area where Sweden has made significant progress. Additionally, both diplomats expressed interest in finalising a Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement to strengthen cooperation in addressing transnational crimes. As a farewell gesture, Ambassador Vicini announced that she will donate a collection of children's books to the Seychelles National Library. Minister Radegonde expressed his appreciation for Ambassador Vicini's contributions during her tenure and conveyed his best wishes in her future endeavours. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Foreign Affairs Department - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles.
Khaleej Times
17-02-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Doctors change pope's treatment to tackle 'complex' situation
Doctors have changed treatment for Pope Francis' respiratory tract infection to tackle a "complex clinical situation" and he will remain in hospital for as long as necessary, the Vatican said on Monday. The 88-year-old pontiff has been suffering from a respiratory infection for more than a week and was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Friday. "The results of the tests carried out in recent days and today have demonstrated a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract, which has led to a further modification of the therapy," said a brief statement. "All tests conducted up to today are indicative of a complex clinical picture that will require an appropriate hospital stay," it said. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the pontiff was "in good spirits". He did not specify whether the pope was suffering from a bacterial or viral infection, but said a further update on the pope's condition would be issued later on Monday. While a bacterial infection can be treated with antibiotics, viral infections cannot. Viruses usually have to run their course, but the patient can be assisted with other medicines to bring down a fever or help their body fight the infection. A polymicrobial infection is one caused by two or more micro-organisms, and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Rev. Dr Andrea Vicini, a Jesuit priest and medical doctor, said polymicrobial is a generic term that does not specify an infection's root cause. Vicini, who said he did not have knowledge of the pope's case beyond the Vatican's public statements, also said it was notable that the Vatican had said earlier on Monday that the pope ate breakfast, indicating that he was not on a respirator. "It also means the body is not debilitated to the point of not being able to take food and digest it," said Vicini, a professor at Boston College. Francis, who has been pontiff since 2013, has had influenza and other health problems several times over the past two years. As a young adult he developed pleurisy and had part of one lung removed, and in recent times has been prone to lung infections. The Vatican said the pope's weekly audience in St Peter's Square, set for Wednesday, had been cancelled "due to the continued hospitalisation of the Holy Father". The pope's doctors had earlier ordered complete rest, and Francis was unable to deliver his regular weekly prayer on Sunday to pilgrims in St Peter's Square or lead a special Mass for artists to mark the Catholic Church's Jubilee Year. 'Quite worried' by Pope's absence Pilgrims visiting the Vatican on Monday offered their hopes that Francis would recover soon. "We certainly wish for him to get better very quickly," said Rev. Tyler Carter, a Catholic priest from the United States. "He is our father and our shepherd, and so we want his continued health and blessing." Manuel Rossi, a tourist from Milan, Italy, said he was "quite worried" when the pope cancelled his appearance on Sunday. "I am 18 years old so I have seen few popes in my life, and am very close to him," said Rossi. "I hope he recovers as soon as possible." While in hospital over the weekend, the pope continued his recent practice of making phone calls to speak with members of a Catholic parish in Gaza, Italian broadcaster Mediaset reported on Monday. One of the parish members said Francis had called on both Friday and Saturday and was in "good spirits" but sounded "a bit tired". "Thank you for the affection, prayer and closeness with which you accompany me in these days," the pope wrote on X on Sunday.
