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Tx4obama

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Thu Mar 28, 2013, 03:31 AM Mar 2013

Nelson Mandela back in hospital with lung infection

Source: BBC

Former South African President Nelson Mandela has been re-admitted to hospital with a recurrence of a lung infection.

A statement from the South African presidency said Mr Mandela, 94, had been admitted just before midnight.

Mr Mandela spent 18 days in hospital in December undergoing treatment for a lung infection and gallstones.

He is widely regarded as the father of the nation for leading the struggle against apartheid.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-21963864




Former President Mandela hospitalised

28 March 2013

Former President Nelson Mandela was admitted to hospital just before midnight, 27 March, due to the recurrence of his lung infection.

Doctors are attending to him, ensuring that he has the best possible expert medical treatment and comfort.

President Zuma has wished Madiba a speedy recovery.

“We appeal to the people of South Africa and the world to pray for our beloved Madiba and his family and to keep them in their thoughts. We have full confidence in the medical team and know that they will do everything possible to ensure recovery," said President Zuma.

The Presidency appeals once again for understanding and privacy in order to allow space to the doctors to do their work.

http://www.thepresidency.gov.za/pebble.asp?relid=15131

Issued by the Presidency
Pretoria


Note: Above from a .gov website.

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Nelson Mandela back in hospital with lung infection (Original Post) Tx4obama Mar 2013 OP
HuffPo article link below Tx4obama Mar 2013 #1
I wish him well. Nelson Mandela has had an incredible run. Hekate Mar 2013 #2
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