Fully Jabbed World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was rushed to hospitalized on Wednesday night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, due to an emergency with his heart.
Hospital Samaritano Barra da Tijuca in Rio confirmed the W.H.O. chief, 59, was admitted on Wednesday afternoon for “necessary tests, which confirmed clinical indicators” of dangerously high blood pressure.
Breitbart.com reports: Brazilian media reports said Tedros presented with “symptoms of labyrinthitis and an hypertensive crisis.” He had complained of feeling unwell earlier in the week at the G20 summit and has previously been diagnosed with hypertension. Labyrinthitis is an infection of the inner ear that can cause vertigo and nausea.
“I am fortunate that I was diagnosed early and have access to good medical care,” Tedros said of his condition last year. “Unfortunately, the same is not true for the majority of those with hypertension, especially for those in lower-income countries and communities.”
Tedros confirmed on Thursday that he was discharged from the hospital and back to work.
“What saddens me the most is that I am unable to deliver on my promise to pick up my daughter from school today, as my departure was delayed due to the illness,” he said.
“Even though it might seem like a small thing, these everyday moments are incredibly important. It’s in those interactions that we build our bonds and show our love. Those moments truly matter,” he said.
“Please take care of your health – it’s your greatest wealth,” he advised.