President Hage Geingob has undergone a minor aortic procedure in South Africa.

State House announced in a media statement that the procedure that was performed on Friday was conducted successfully.

It said, "The Presidency wishes to inform the Namibian public that during a routine medical checkup, the medical team of President Geingob detected a mild aortic stenosis, which has remained asymptomatic thus far. On the advice of medical staff, President Geingob successfully underwent surgery today, June 9, 2023, a preventive minor aortic procedure in the Republic of South Africa. President Geingob would have elected to undergo the procedure in Namibia. However, at this stage, Namibia does not have the expertise to carry out the procedure".

State House further assured the public that Dr. Geingob remains fit and healthy.

He is expected to resume presidential duties next Tuesday.

Blanche Goreses