Health

South Africa’s Desmond Tutu ‘on the road to recovery’ in hospital

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 03:11 pm

South African anti-apartheid icon and retired Cape Town archbishop Desmond Tutu appeared “in good spirits” on Thursday (Dec 5) at the hospital where he is being treated for an infection, his successor said.
Tutu, hailed as the moral compass of the nation, was admitted to a Cape Town hospital on Wednesday for a “stubborn infection”.
Aged 88, he has been under treatment for prostate cancer for more than two decades.
“I found him to be in good spirits and seemingly responding well to the excellent medical care that he is receiving,” said former Cape Town archbishop Njongonkulu Ndungane in a statement.
“He was as alert as ever and to me appeared to be well on the road to recovery.”
Ndungane – who worked closely with Tutu before and after the end of the apartheid regime in 1994 – said he felt “buoyed” by the archbishop’s “continued zest for life”.
Tutu was last hospitalised in September 2018 for “a series of tests” and discharged after two weeks.
In 2016, he underwent minor surgery for a persistent infection linked to his prostate cancer treatment.
Tutu gained worldwide prominence for his strong opposition to white-minority rule.
He won the Nobel Peace Price in 1984 and retired from public life in 2010.
Tutu appeared in good health earlier this year when he met Britain’s Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their baby Archie, who were visiting South Africa.

Albert Echetah

Recent Posts

Kenya Launches Official Probe intoUgandan Leader’s Alleged Kidnapping

The government of Kenya announced that it is looking into the suspected kidnapping ofKizza Besigye, a well-known opposition politician from…

November 22, 2024

At least 7 members of the Nigerian security forces are missing after insurgentsambushed their convoy

A team of 80 security agents tasked with protecting the electricity grid was ambushed onMonday in Shiroro, Niger State, by…

November 21, 2024

Cryptocurrency Gains Momentum inAfrica Amid Global Shifts in Trump’sElection

Cryptocurrency becomes the new thing in Africa. People shift for stable alternatives aftertheir unstable local currencies. Many people believe Donald…

November 21, 2024

UAE Delivers Lifeline: 30,000 Food BasketsBring Hope to Sudanese Refugees in Uganda

UAE has also distributed 30,000 food baskets to Sudanese refugees in Kiryandongo refugeecamp Uganda to benefit nearly 100,000 affected people.Aid…

November 21, 2024

Turkey wants to increase its trade with Africa to 50 billion dollars

The trade volume between Türkiye and 54 African countries has grown sevenfold, reaching $37 billion from 2003 to 2023, Yılmaz…

November 20, 2024

Tanzania, Botswana, and Mozambique Secure Spots in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

The final round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches was held this week with Tanzania, Botswana and…

November 20, 2024

This website uses cookies.