President Ram Nath Kovind was transferred on Saturday from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to a special ward at AIIMS in New Delhi after undergoing bypass surgery on March 30.
In a notification, Rashtrapati Bhavan said that the president’s health was continuously improving and that doctors were constantly monitoring his condition and had advised him to rest.
President Kovind was transferred from the ICU to a special room at AIIMS today. His health has been continuously improving. Doctors are constantly monitoring his condition and have advised him to rest.
– President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 3, 2021
The surgery was successful and his condition was said to be stable.
On Thursday, the president tweeted that he was recovering well after surgery and thanked doctors and caregivers. He also expressed his gratitude to the people and leaders of the country who wished him a speedy recovery.
I have been recovering well after bypass surgery, thanks to the incredible dedication of the doctors and caregivers. I am moved by the messages from citizens and leaders in India and abroad who wish me a speedy recovery. It is difficult to put into words my gratitude to all of you!
– President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 1, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Interior Minister Amit Shah had expressed their good wishes and prayers for the president’s speedy recovery.
President Kovind, 75, was transferred to the Indian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on March 27. The day before, he had undergone a medical check-up at the Army Hospital (R&R) in Delhi due to chest discomfort.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh had visited President Kovind in the army hospital.
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