Brazilian President Lula undergoes surgery for brain hemorrhage

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 79, has successfully undergone surgery to drain a bleed on his brain, following a fall at home in October. 

The surgery was performed at the Sirio Libanes Hospital in São Paulo after Lula was diagnosed with an intracranial hemorrhage, following a headache on December 9. A medical note released by the government on December 10 confirmed that the procedure was successful, and the president is in stable condition, currently being monitored in the intensive care unit, Caliber.Az report via foreign media.

According to the note, doctors will hold a press conference at 9 a.m. local time (1200 GMT) to provide further details on Lula's condition. The surgery follows an MRI scan conducted late on Monday in Brasília, which revealed the hemorrhage.

Lula's fall in late October initially resulted in a small brain hemorrhage and trauma to the back of his head, which required stitches. Tests conducted in early November indicated that his condition had stabilized, and he had continued with his duties. However, the recent developments led to the need for immediate surgery.

Due to his medical condition, Lula was forced to cancel his trip to Russia for the BRICS summit in Kazan in early November. His medical team advised against long-haul flights during his recovery period.

By Vugar Khalilov