Geingob back home after medical procedure
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President Hage Geingob was expected back in Namibia yesterday following a successful minor procedure conducted in South Africa last Friday, his office announced.
He was expected to land at the Eros airport at 16:30.
His office said: “The Presidency wishes to assure the Namibian people that President Geingob remains fit and healthy, and will resume presidential duties [on] Tuesday, 13 June.”
On the advice of medical staff, he last week successfully underwent a preventative aortic procedure in South Africa. “President Geingob would have elected to undergo the procedure in Namibia. However, at this stage, Namibia does not have the expertise to carry out the procedure,” a statement read.
This after Geingob was diagnosed with aortic stenosis, which occurs when the aortic valve narrows and blood cannot flow normally. The condition may range from mild to severe.
He was expected to land at the Eros airport at 16:30.
His office said: “The Presidency wishes to assure the Namibian people that President Geingob remains fit and healthy, and will resume presidential duties [on] Tuesday, 13 June.”
On the advice of medical staff, he last week successfully underwent a preventative aortic procedure in South Africa. “President Geingob would have elected to undergo the procedure in Namibia. However, at this stage, Namibia does not have the expertise to carry out the procedure,” a statement read.
This after Geingob was diagnosed with aortic stenosis, which occurs when the aortic valve narrows and blood cannot flow normally. The condition may range from mild to severe.
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