Nelson Mandela was released from the clinic

After removal of the gallstones Nelson Mandela was released from the University of Johannesburg

27.12.2012

South Africa's former president, Nelson Mandela, was released from hospital following successful treatment. As the state authorities communicate, „Therapy will continue in the house of the ex-president in Johannesburg“. Mandela had to undergo an invasive procedure to have her gallstones removed.

Mandela will continue to be treated at home
94-year-old Nelson Mandela had to spend several weeks in the clinic for the operation and after-treatment. Today, the former president and resistance fighter has been released from the former apartheid regime from the clinic in Johannesburg. „The treatment is still ongoing“, is quoted to one of the attending physicians in the South African media. „In his home, the ex-president will continue to receive medical care for a few weeks until he is fully recovered, said his personal spokesman Mac Maharaj.

Mandela was hospitalized on December 8, 2012 and initially treated for chronic pneumonia. After that, the former head of state was operated on because of severe pain, the gallstones out.

Celebrities in South Africa relieved
His longtime companion David Phetoe from Soweto was delighted with the improvement in his health. "It's not always the case that people's hopes are fulfilled, in which case we say - in a Christmas mood - let him stay with us for a while."

„Mandela is an icon of hope for South Africa,“ said Sipho Sibiko from Soweto. He was one of the people on this earth who inspired the artist. „I wish him more happy years and good health, "said Sibiko.

Contradictory information by government agencies
In recent days, conflicting news and information from government agencies has caused a stir and concern. Several times, government spokesmen had voiced false information about Mandela's current whereabouts. From this, many people have suggested that the state of health of the pioneer of apartheid is bad.

Towards the end of his 27-year prison term in 1987, the Nobel Peace Prize winner suffered tuberculosis. Since then Mandela has to be treated again and again because of lung diseases. (Sb)

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Picture: Nelson Mandela