Nagamootoo to undergo by-pass surgery in US

Minister of State, Joseph Harmon has announced that that Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo recently underwent a routine medical examination in Guyana which revealed that he has some cardiac issues.

A statement shared by Director of Public Information (DPI), Imran Khan to members of the media on Monday, February 12, 2018, noted that Prime Minister Nagamootoo was advised to seek further medical intervention and brought forward a planned private visit to the United States.

“As a result of further examinations, Prime Minister Nagamootoo will undergo by-pass heart surgery tomorrow, Tuesday, February 13th at a medical institution in the United States and is expected to recover fully in the coming weeks,” the statement noted.

He is accompanied on his travel by Mrs Sita Nagamootoo.