Pope Francis pneumonia Stories

Pope resting, back on ventilation, after respiratory problems
Reuters  |  Mar 04, 2025

Francis, who has been in Rome's Gemelli Hospital since February 14, had what the Vatican described as two episodes of "acute respiratory insufficiency...

Pope Francis, off ventilation and stable, rested well overnight, Vatican says
Reuters  |  Mar 03, 2025

Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 with severe respiratory problems that swiftly degenerated into double pneumonia.

What is ‘double pneumonia’, the condition that’s put Pope Francis in hospital?
The Conversation  |  Mar 02, 2025

On Tuesday, the Vatican said Pope Francis remains “in good spirits” while he receives medical care and is grateful for the support he has received.

Overlooked early symptoms and the devastating impact of pneumonia on children
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 28, 2025

Strengthening these preventive and treatment measures remains crucial in reducing the devastating impact of pneumonia on children in Kenya and across...

Pope Francis remains critical and has 'slight' kidney issue, Vatican says
Reuters  |  Feb 23, 2025

Outside Gemelli hospital, people gathered to pray near a statue of the late Pope John Paul II, who was treated at the facility many times during his l...

Pope Francis had 'tranquil' night after respiratory crisis – Vatican
Reuters  |  Feb 23, 2025

The pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 after experiencing difficulty breathing for several days.

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Reuters  |  Feb 19, 2025

The Vatican said on Monday that doctors had changed the pope's drug therapy for the second time during his hospital stay to tackle a "complex clinical...

India’s new antibiotic drugs poised to tackle drug-resistant infections
Amina Wako  |  Dec 05, 2024

Enmetazobactam, developed by Chennai-based Orchid Pharma, recently became the first Indian antibiotic approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Why men are more vulnerable to contracting and dying from pneumonia
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 08, 2024

Pneumonia is a lung infection where the air sacs fill with fluid or pus, making breathing difficult.

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