Dhaka, Jan 24 (V7N) – Dr AZM Zahid Hossain informed reporters outside The London Clinic on Thursday night that no decision has been made regarding BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia's liver transplant.
This information was also confirmed to BSS by London-based Bangladeshi journalist Shahed Shafiq.
Quoting Dr Zahid, Shahed Shafiq said: "No decision has been made on Begum Zia's liver transplant. She underwent additional tests today (Thursday), and the results are expected on Friday. If everything in the reports appears favorable, she might be discharged from the hospital in the evening. Afterward, she will return to her London residence (home of Tarique Rahman)."
Dr Zahid further said that Khaleda Zia will continue to receive regular treatment from home under the supervision of Professor Patrick Kennedy and Jennifer Cross.
He further explained: "Over the past 17 days, multiple tests have been conducted, though two or three reports are still pending. Some tests cannot be conducted at 'The London Clinic' and have to be carried out at other facilities. However, Madam’s physical condition has improved significantly compared to before."
On the reason for delaying the liver transplant decision, Dr Zahid said: "Her age is a significant factor in this decision. Additionally, her health deteriorated because she was deprived of timely treatment while in jail."
Dr Zahid also said: "The doctors here have said that if Madam had been brought abroad earlier, the liver transplant could have been performed successfully, and she would have recovered much sooner. Now, all the doctors agree that her treatment should continue through medication, and that will be the course moving forward."
The briefing was attended by UK BNP President and Chairperson’s Advisor MA Malek, as well as General Secretary Kaysar M Ahmed.
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