Somaliland’s Interior Minister Undergoes Heart Bypass In South Africa

JOHANNESBOURG, 26 Sept. 2007 - Somaliland’s Interior Minister Mr Abdillahi Ismail (Irro) is recovering from a successful heart bypass in the Milpark Hospital, one the best centers for heart care in Johannesburg.

Dr. N Patel, Chief Cardiologist, undertook the operation on Monday. Later, the Minister was moved from the Coronary Care Unit to a normal ward in the Milpark Hospital.

The Minister, who was flown from Addis Ababa and admitted into the Milpark Hospital on Friday, is accompanied by his wife Nimo, their son Hersi and brother-in-law Omar. They met with Shaykh Fadhalla Haeri Friday evening, visited the Muslim Community Centre in Pretoria, where they joined the community for a Zikr.

Dr. Iqbal Jhazbhay, Somaliland’s Representative in South Africa, has made the arrangements for the Minister’s treatment in South Africa.

Source: Somaliland Times