A criminal case has been filed against the surgeon who amputated the wrong leg of his patient. As stated by the press service of the Prosecutor General's Office, the surgeon Valeh Kerimov operated Tarlan Mammadova, born in 1929, who was suffering from diabetes, in the Angiology Center of the Health Ministry on June 24. Instead of amputating her left leg, he cut off the woman’s right leg and thereby inflicted grave damage to her health.
The information received on the fact was investigated by the Yasamal district prosecutor's office. A criminal case was filed under Article 131.2 (causing grievous bodily injury by negligence) of the Criminal Code. The appropriate expertise has been assigned. At the same time the Ministry of Health carries out checks with the involvement of experts. The investigative activities are continuing. -16D-
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On Sunday, December 22, changeable cloudy weather is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula. Drizzle is possible during the night and morning in some areas of the peninsula. Moderate southwest winds will prevail. The air temperature will be 5-8°C at night and 9-11°C during the day, according to the National Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Ecology.
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Baku, often called the "Caucasian Dubai," is increasingly known for systematic violations of residents' housing rights. During urban renovations and the construction of elegant new buildings, thousands of families in Azerbaijan’s capital have been unlawfully deprived of their homes. Many, recognizing the futility of resistance, settle for inadequate monetary compensation for their irreplaceable property. A minority, placing faith in the Housing Code, demand fair compensation from construction companies but often lose everything—both their homes and any form of recompense.
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Azerbaijani team prepares to compete in three prestigious international Olympiads The preparation of young programmers representing Azerbaijan in international Olympiads continues successfully. In collaboration with Azercell, the Ministry of Science and Education, and the Institute of Education, the latest “Informatics Camp” was held at the Baku Higher Oil School.
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Last night, three earthquakes occurred along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border with magnitudes of 4.8, 3.0, and 3.8, according to the Republican Center for Seismological Service of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported no information about any destruction or casualties as a result of the earthquakes.
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