Zambian president admitted to S. African hospital
Xinhua, March 11, 2015 Adjust font size:
Zambian President Edgar Lungu were admitted to the Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg Tuesday evening to undergo a possible surgery for a blocked windpipe, hospital sources confirmed.
The period of Lungu's stay is yet to be determined, said the sources who refused to be named.
Lungu entered the hospital unaided, accompanied by Zambian deputy High Commissioner in South Africa, Joe Kaunda, according to the South African Broadcasting Corporation.
Lungu collapsed on Sunday while attending the commemoration of the International Women's Day at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka.
He was admitted to a Zambian hospital the same day and discharged on Monday.
His medical team reportedly recommended that he undergo high- tech surgery not available in Zambia.
Before making his way to South Africa, Lungu told reporters in Lusaka that he was heading to South Africa for further medical treatment.
The Zambian Presidential Office said earlier Lungu felt fatigue and had traces of malaria.
"I am feeling much better and I have been told I have high levels of fatigue and should take some rest. There is nothing to worry about," Lungu said then.
Lungu won the presidential election in January 2015 after the late President Michael Sata's death left the post vacant. Endi