President Asif Ali Zardari is recovering steadily and is expected to be discharged from the hospital either tomorrow or the day after, according to his personal physician, Dr. Asim Hussain, who dismissed ongoing rumours about the president’s health as baseless and politically motivated.
Speaking to the media on Saturday, Dr. Asim provided a comprehensive update on President Zardari’s condition and the timeline of events leading to his hospital admission.
He said President Zardari travelled to Nawabshah from Islamabad last Saturday, and his health had deteriorated during Eid prayers in Nawabshah. It prompted an urgent medical response, but he was better, and there was no need to worry, he added.
“He called me on Eid and informed me that he was feeling unwell; he had a weakness along with some shivering. Initially, I suspected a urinary tract infection. However, after I reached Nawabshah, it became clear that better medical facilities were needed,” said Dr. Asim.
President Zardari was shifted to Karachi on Monday night at 3am, where tests confirmed that he had contracted a new variant of COVID-19. Dr. Asim assured the public that the president’s condition improved quickly due to timely diagnosis and treatment.
He also noted that some of the required medication had to be sourced from abroad, as it was not available locally.
“There is no need to worry. The president is physically and medically fit and under expert care. His health is stable, and he will soon return home,” he added.
