President Hage Geingob is to leave for the United States of America this evening to undergo seven days of specialised medical treatment there.
A team of leading scientists and medical professionals will carry out the specialised treatment on Dr. Geingob in Los Angeles, California.
Last Friday, the Presidency announced that President Geiingob is undergoing medical treatment for cancerous cells discovered following medical examinations he underwent earlier this month.
The Presidency says an unintended but welcome consequence of the transparency with which the President communicated about the cancerous cells has been the outpouring of prayers and well wishes, including offers of medical support from Namibians, friends, leading specialist physicians, and scientists from across the globe.
In that vein, the President has accepted a medical offer by leading scientists and medical professionals in Los Angeles, California, to undergo novel therapy for cancerous cells in the United States of America. The travel, medical, and accommodation expenses of the President will not be incurred by the government.
While 95% of the treatment for the cancerous cells will be carried out in Namibia, the Presidency confirmed that the treatment the President will undergo in the United States of America is limited to seven days.
The medical technology will be transferred to Namibia, and President Geingob will travel with his medical team. This will also result in the necessary transfer of advanced medical skills, which will be used for the treatment of other patients in Namibia.
The Presidency once again reassured Namibians that President Geingob is in good spirits and continues to discharge his duties as Head of State.
During the President's short medical leave of absence from January 25, 2024, to February 2, 2024, Vice President Nangolo Mbumba will be the acting president.
President Geingob will return to Namibia on February 2.
President Geingob thanked Namibians and friends from across the globe for their support, prayers, and messages of best wishes.