Brazilian President Lula da Silva Undergoes Surgery for Brain Hemorrhage After October Fall
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is currently in stable condition in intensive care in São Paulo following a critical surgery to address a bleed on his brain. This injury stems from an accident he experienced in October when he fell at home, resulting in a small brain hemorrhage and trauma to the back of his head.
A government note released on Tuesday confirmed that Lula is responding well and is being closely monitored in the intensive care unit. His health issues began with a headache that prompted an MRI scan late on Monday night in Brasília, which revealed an intracranial hemorrhage. Subsequently, he was transferred to São Paulo for surgery at Sirio Libanes Hospital.
This incident is a continuation of the challenges following his earlier fall, which led him to cancel a scheduled trip to Russia for a BRICS summit. At that time, his doctor, Roberto Kalil, explained on GloboNews TV that the trauma from the fall required stitches and that he should avoid long-haul travel. Consequently, President Lula participated in the BRICS meeting via videoconference.
As the nation watches closely, Lula's medical team remains optimistic about his recovery. The Brazilian presidency has assured the public of ongoing updates regarding his health status.
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