Below is the latest update on MDC, leader Morgan Tsvangirai’s health.
Tsvangirai who mid-week was rushed into South Africa for an emergency operation following a suspected stomach cancer condition, is recovering well, a close source told ZimEye.com Friday night.
“I was with the President in the afternoon and he is now much better”, they said before asking for anonymity due to reporting protocols.
The party’s Secretary-General Douglas Mwonzora also said the same of Zimbabwe’s first trade-union-leader turned politician.
It was not clear at the time of writing how successful Tsvangirai’s medical operation was. They neither would be drawn to reveal the medical institution Tsvangirai is at.
Earlier on Mwonzora had confirmed Tsvangirai had a medical procedure in that country after being taken ill.
“On the advice of his doctors, he had to travel to South Africa for treatment where he successfully underwent a medical procedure and is recuperating well. We are happy that our president is recovering well and we wish him a speedy recovery.
“We kindly request the nation and the party to give the president and his family the necessary space and privacy as he recovers. The nation and the media will be kept updated,” Mwonzora said.
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