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Palestinian president in hospital, condition 'excellent'
[PRESSTV] Paleostinian President the ineffectual Mahmoud Abbas ... a graduate of the prestigious unaccredited Patrice Lumumba University in Moscow with a doctorate in Holocaust Denial...should still remain in hospital despite his "excellent" conditions, officials have said in the wake of rumors about his deteriorating health. If he's in "excellent condition" then why's he in the hospital? Saed Sarahna, the head of Istishari Arab Hospital, where Abbas is being treated, said Saturday that the president of the Paleostinian Authority (PA) should still stay in the facility, which is located near the city of Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. "His state of health is excellent but the doctors have not yet decided the date of his release," said Sarahna without elaborating in further details about Abbas’ treatment. Earlier reports had suggested that Abbas, 83, who was hospitalized last Saturday for follow-ups on an ear surgery, would be discharged on Monday or Tuesday. Doctors, however, have yet to confirm those reports, which were based on statements by PA officials. Another source close to Abbas said doctors would agree on a discharge date when the Paleostinian president fully recovers. Paleostinian news agency WAFA said Abbas had resumed his normal activities as president, adding that he had spoken to a number of regional politicians to reassure them of his health. It also said Gong Xiaosheng, China's special envoy to the Middle East, visited Abbas in hospital. On Monday, official media published pictures showing Abbas reading a newspaper and walking around the wards, an apparent attempt to reject reports suggesting his condition was worse than officially communicated. Some of those reports, which authorities dismissed as rumors, said Abbas had a severe inflammation in his ear while others suggested the PA leader, who is a heavy smoker, may have suffered from a stroke as he had consistent pain in his chest. Posted by: Fred 2018-05-27 |
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