Malala to have cranial surgery soon

London: Pakistani teenage activist Malala Yousafzai, who was shot in the head by the Taliban for advocating education for girls, will undergo cranial reconstructive surgery within weeks as part of her long-term recovery, doctors treating her at a United Kingdom hospital have said.

Yousafzai, 15, was shot in Pakistan in October, 2012 and was later transferred to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham for specialist treatment and where she is currently recovering from her injuries.

In a statement, Dr Dave Rosser, medical director, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, said Malala would undergo cranial reconstruction surgery in late January or early February as part of her long-term recovery. Meanwhile, Malala is now likely to secure permanent residence in the UK after her father was granted a job with the Pakistani consulate in Birmingham.
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US bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to Malala reintroduced

WASHINGTON: A legislation to award the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal to Malala Yousufzai, the Pakistani peace activist who was shot in her head by Taliban, has been reintroduced in the US Congress.

Introduced by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, House Resolution (No 60) calls to award Congressional Gold Medal to Malala in recognition of her devoted service to education, justice and equality in Pakistan.

Malala, who was shot in her head last year by Taliban for her girl education campaign, was discharged from a British hospital on Friday. Noting that Malala is a symbol of hope in a country long beset by violence and despair, the resolution says that she represents the future of Pakistan and is the new face of the country and an advocate for human rights for women.

Jackson-Lee had first introduced the resolution in the 112th Congress on November 13, 2012, and was sponsored by nearly three dozens Congressmen. Since it was not passed by the Congress, it has been re-introduced in the new Congress this week.Read More US bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to Malala reintroduced

US bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to Malala reintroduced

Malala Yousafzai discharged from UK hospital

BIRMINGHAM: Malala Yousafzai has been discharged from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Malala will continue her rehabilitation at a temporary home.

Malala is a strong young woman and has worked hard with the people caring for her to make excellent progress in her recovery," said Dave Rosser, the hospital's medical director.

"Following discussions with Malala and her medical team, we decided that she would benefit from being at home."

Yousufzai has already been leaving the hospital on a regular basis on "home leave" in recent weeks to spend time with her parents and younger brothers, who have a temporary home in central England, Rosser said.

"During those visits assessments have been carried out by her medical team to ensure she can continue to make good progress outside the hospital," Rosser said.

Earlier doctors treating her said Malala would undergo cranial surgery within weeks as part of her long term recovery.Read more Malala Yousafzai discharged from UK hospital

Malala Yousafzai discharged from UK hospital

Malala Yousafzai: The 'Voice of Swat Valley

As Malala Yousafzai clings to life following a gun attack by the Pakistani Taliban, people around the globe are paying homage to the 14-year-old's bravery in defending her and others' right to an education. One is Abdul Hai Kakar, a former BBC Urdu Service reporter and current Radio Mashaal broadcaster who helped bring Malala's message to the world's attention. I spoke with him recently.

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