Mbowe 'responding well' to treatment at Muhimbili

The national chairman of Chadema, Freeman Mbowe, who was admitted to Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), was yesterday responding well to treatment and expected to be discharged in the evening.

 

He had been rushed to the hospital after feeling unwell soon after escorting the party’s Presidential candidate, Edward Lowassa, to pick up election forms at the National Electoral Commission (NEC).

Mbowe was taken to the Doctors Plaza health facility in Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam, from where he was referred to the MNH.

 

MNH cardiologist Dr Tulizo Sanga told reporters that Mbowe was responding well to treatment. He said the Chadema chairman was suffering from fatigue and exhaustion.

 

Dr Sanga explained that fatigue and exhaustion can be caused by many factors, some being extended working hours and improper dietary timing. He said these can cause that condition in some people.

 

“We admitted him here since Monday evening to closely watch him for 48 hours so that he can get time to rest in order that his condition improves. We expect to discharge him this evening (Tuesday),” he said 

He added that Mbowe was under the care of eight specialists, among them four from the emergency department and others from the Cardiac Institute.

 

Speaking to journalists at the Institute where he was admitted, Mbowe said: “My condition is now stabilising; I am doing very well after being treated by MNH specialists.”

He said he was sent to the MNH for further checkups after feeling dizzy. 

 

Apparently he had a hectic day on Monday when four opposition parties forming the Coalition of People’s Constitution (Ukawa) accompanied their presidential candidate Edward Lowassa tor pick-up forms for contesting the presidency at the National Electoral Commission (NEC).

 

According to him, the journey started from the Civic United Front (CUF) headquarters at Buguruni to the NEC in the city centre.

 

It ended at Kinondoni Biafra grounds where opposition supporters gathered, and it was a long and tiring journey for him, he said.

He urged Tanzanians who wish him speedy recovery to continue doing so, urging them not to worry since his health was improving. He hoped that he would soon be ready for campaigns towards the next October General Election.

 

“I came out of my ward because I want UKAWA supporters and Tanzanians at large to know that I am now getting better and everything will go back to normal soon.

 

 “My nurse initially disagreed with me but I begged her so that I can talk with you face to face in so that Tanzanians understand the situation and believe that I am doing well.”

 

For his part, NCCR-Mageuzi National Chairman James Mbatia said Mbowe is a human being like anybody else, and might get ill at any time. He also confirmed that Mbowe was doing well.

 

Mbatia also appreciated the treatment and services that Mbowe was getting from MNH nurses and specialists, saying they were encouraging. He added that Mbowe’s condition was not so bad for people to be worried. 

 

“I have come to visit him here and he is fine. I want to ask people to be patient while doctors treat him, although it is challenge for many of us,” he said.  

 

Mbowe’s condition changed suddenly on Monday evening soon after concluding the journey from CUF headquarters to the Kinondoni Chadema headquarters. He was later  rushed to a hospital nearby for First Aid then referred to the MNH.

SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN