Zulu King, Goodwill Zwelithini, in hospital for diabetes
Zulu King, Goodwill Zwelithini, is being treated in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in hospital to deal with his diabetes.
In a statement, IFP MP Prince Mangosuthu
Buthelezi, who is also an inkhosi of the Buthelezi clan and traditional prime
minister to the Zulu monarch and nation, said that Zwelithini had “several
unstable glucose readings” over the past few weeks, raising the concern of
health professionals. He required treatment in a Zululand hospital for this.
“Unfortunately the problem did not fully
resolve, and His Majesty has had to return to hospital to stabilise his glucose
levels once again. His doctors have felt it necessary to place him in ICU to
deal with this thoroughly,” said Buthelezi.
He added that this was being “treated with
particular caution” because diabetes was a known comorbidity associated with
the coronavirus.
There is no indication that Zwelithini has
contracted COVID-19.
“I therefore wish to assure the nation that His
Majesty the King is receiving the necessary care for his diabetes, as he has
always done. As always, the minister of health is aware of these arrangements,”
he said.
Picture: Goodwill ZwelithiniDone By: Mitchum George
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