Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, recently discharged from the hospital after undergoing emergency surgery for a brain bleed, made a public appearance alongside his medical team to express gratitude and assure the public of his stable condition. The 79-year-old leader, who experienced a fall in October leading to his health crisis, thanked supporters and stressed his desire to continue his work for the nation.
Brazil's Lula Discharged After Successful Brain Surgery
Brazil's Lula Discharged After Successful Brain Surgery
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva recuperates and expresses gratitude following emergency surgery for brain bleed.
Lula's recovery journey began after he was admitted to São Paulo's Sírio-Libanês hospital on Monday with severe headaches. Following a successful craniotomy, a procedure that involved temporarily removing part of his skull to address the brain bleed, doctors confirmed he was stable, alert, and had not suffered any lasting brain damage.
During a press conference, Lula expressed heartfelt thanks to God and his supporters, saying, "Thank you very much for the prayers... I am here, alive, whole, and with more desire to work." The medical team indicated that as long as his recovery continued without issues, they hoped Lula could return to his duties in Brasilia by next week.
The president's condition stemmed from a minor accident at the presidential residence, where he fell and hit his head while sitting and cutting his toenails, an incident that seemed benign but led to significant health repercussions months later. In his absence, Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin assumed leadership responsibilities. Despite the recent health scare, Lula's determination remains strong as he embarks on a path towards recovery, ready to tackle his presidential duties from which he had taken a brief respite.
During a press conference, Lula expressed heartfelt thanks to God and his supporters, saying, "Thank you very much for the prayers... I am here, alive, whole, and with more desire to work." The medical team indicated that as long as his recovery continued without issues, they hoped Lula could return to his duties in Brasilia by next week.
The president's condition stemmed from a minor accident at the presidential residence, where he fell and hit his head while sitting and cutting his toenails, an incident that seemed benign but led to significant health repercussions months later. In his absence, Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin assumed leadership responsibilities. Despite the recent health scare, Lula's determination remains strong as he embarks on a path towards recovery, ready to tackle his presidential duties from which he had taken a brief respite.
