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Tuesday, December 08, 2009

(ALLAFRICA, TIMES) Zambia: Katele to Undergo Operation

Zambia: Katele to Undergo Operation

MMD National Secretary Katele Kalumba who was last week evacuated to India for specialist treatment is expected to undergo an operation, Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Velepi Mtonga has said.

In an interview in Lusaka yesterday Dr Mtonga said that Dr Kalumba was yesterday expected to undergo an operation and that the nation would be informed on his progress.

Dr Mtonga explained that Dr Kalumba was evacuated after previously been admitted to the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka for a heart problem.

On the condition of Energy and Water Development Minister Kenneth Konga who is also in India and underwent an operation, Dr Mtonga said the operation was successful.

Dr Mtonga said Mr Konga is expected to arrive back home today.

"I can confirm that the operation on Mr Konga was successful and he is expected back home today, "she said.

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