Mandela’s life support should be turned off, doctors say: report
Posted Jul 4, 2013 11:51 am.
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Despite Sky News reporting Thursday that doctors in South Africa have recommended that Nelson Mandela’s life support be turned off because he is in a “permanent vegetative state,” the South African Presidential spokesperson assures he remains in critical but, stable condition.
This information was apparently obtained through court documents as the former South African President’s family is currently involved in a legal battle.
A South African Presidential spokesperson said a top-flight clinical team continues to keep a close watch on Mandela.
“Mandiba is receiving the best medical care from a multidisciplinary team of health professionals who are at his bed side around the clock.”
“Although Mandiba sometimes maybe uncomfortable very few times he is in pain, but he is fine. I think the best gift he has given this nation again is the gift of unity,” said Mandela’s wife Graça Machel.
While things are dire inside, outside the Petroia Hospital where Mandela is a massive crowd of supporters are cheering, chanting and praying for Mandela’s health.
“It feels as though this is more a celebration of his life. There have been groups of people coming, singing, chanting, hymns have been a big theme here and people bring letters, hand written letters, photos of Nelson Mandela from various phases of his life,” ABC’S Reena Ninan reported from South Africa.
Many South Africans have been looking ahead to his 95th birthday July 18.
He’s been in hospital since June 9 after a recurring lung infection flared up.
