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Tsvangirai reveals he suffers from cancer
27 Jun 2016 at 13:30hrs | Views
MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai has ended speculation about his health by revealing that doctors told him that he is suffering from the cancer of the colon.
In a statement, Tsvangirai said on May 8 this year his Zimbabwean doctors referred him to South Africa where a further diagnosis revealed that he was suffering from a cancer of the colon.
"Following the diagnosis last month, I underwent an operation that was very successful. However a diagnosis of cancer is the first of several medical procedures that included treatment through chemotherapy which treatment I began this week," he said.
"As a leader and a public figure, I have taken a decision to make public my condition. It is my firm belief that the health of national leaders including politicians, should not be a subject of national speculation and uncertainty."
Tsvangirai said he want to thank his wife Elizabeth for her love and caring, my family, MDC members and the broader Zimbabwean society for their prayers and support on this journey.
"This health condition is unfortunate but can be faced by anyone. I intend to confront this development with the determination to overcome it. In the meantime let us remain focused in in confronting the national crisis we face," he said.
In a statement, Tsvangirai said on May 8 this year his Zimbabwean doctors referred him to South Africa where a further diagnosis revealed that he was suffering from a cancer of the colon.
"Following the diagnosis last month, I underwent an operation that was very successful. However a diagnosis of cancer is the first of several medical procedures that included treatment through chemotherapy which treatment I began this week," he said.
"As a leader and a public figure, I have taken a decision to make public my condition. It is my firm belief that the health of national leaders including politicians, should not be a subject of national speculation and uncertainty."
Tsvangirai said he want to thank his wife Elizabeth for her love and caring, my family, MDC members and the broader Zimbabwean society for their prayers and support on this journey.
"This health condition is unfortunate but can be faced by anyone. I intend to confront this development with the determination to overcome it. In the meantime let us remain focused in in confronting the national crisis we face," he said.
Source - Byo24News
