Zambia president assures public after collapse
President Edgar Lungu was presiding over the national defence day on Sunday when "he experienced sudden dizziness" in the capital, Lusaka
Zambia’s President Edgar Lungu has assured citizens that he is well after collapsing while attending a public event.
He was presiding over the national defence day on Sunday when “he experienced sudden dizziness” in the capital, Lusaka.
Secretary to the Cabinet Simon Miti issued a statement saying that the president “is well and has continued to discharge his duties”.
Dr Miti said President Lungu recovered immediately after the incident. The president had a similar health incident in 2015, which the presidency said was because of an “oesophagus condition”.
President Lungu is seeking re-election in the 12 August polls.
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