Revolutionary Nelson Mandela, has finally been sent home after his extensive three month hospitalization. Although Mandela is returning home the South African politician is still in critical condition officials state, Hit the jump for more detail!
Nelson Mandela was discharged from the Pretoria hospital this Sunday, and transported to his Houghton Suburb home in Johannesburg. Mandela entered the Pretoria Hospital on June 8th, for the treatment of a serious, recurring lung infection. Although released he remains under critical condition, only now his medical needs will be met at his house, which is reported to already be “outfitted with a clinic and reconfigured to provide him with hospital-level treatment”.
“He remains in critical condition “and is at times unstable,” requiring “medical interventions,” according to South African President Jacob Zuma’s office, the only official source of updates on Mandela’s health”
“Nevertheless, his team of doctors are convinced that he will receive the same level of intensive care at his Houghton home that he received in Pretoria,” a statement said”
“If there are health conditions that warrant another admission to hospital in future, this will be done,” the statement said. “Despite the difficulties imposed by his various illnesses, he, as always, displays immense grace and fortitude.”
The leader’s family of course became elated when they heard that he would be returning home. This means that they will have more time for personal moments during this tough period. The Mandela family responded by stating they believe he will overcome his medical troubles by being around those who love him the most.
Although media has implied that the days of Mandela are limited such as an influential newspaper the City Press in South Africa, which reported Sunday: Mandela’s family and doctors had decided “it is now time for Mandela to be moved home to see out his final days,” his loved ones rebuke the statement.
“Mandela’s eldest grandson, Mandla Mandela, said he was “delighted” that his grandfather had been discharged from the hospital”
“It is a day of celebration for us that he is finally back home with us,” he said in statement. “Finally everyone can breathe a sigh of relief that our prayers have found favor with the almighty.”
“Mandela’s discharge is “particularly heartening because it flies in the face of those who have been busy spreading lies that he was in a ‘vegetative state’ and just waiting for his support machines to be switched off,” the statement said”
Via LATimes
