Fonseca Recovering Well After Heart Surgery, PM Reassures Nation

There’s a health update tonight on Foreign Affairs Minister Francis Fonseca. Two weeks after undergoing heart surgery, Fonseca remains in recovery, but Prime Minister John Briceño says the signs are encouraging. He’s been in regular contact with the minister and reports that his recovery is going as expected. As for when he’ll return to duties, the Prime Minister made it clear, Fonseca’s health comes first.

 

Prime Minister John Briceño

“The last time I spoke with him, well messaged him and he is getting better. I went to see him Friday after the surgery and he looks quite relaxed. I was kind of joking with him that some of us they should be able to put us to sleep for three days and we could relax a little bit. But he is doing well and I am hoping I can do a quick visit with him.”

 

Reporter

“When is he expected back?”

 

Prime Minister John Briceño

“Well, we don’t know yet. what I am telling him, his health comes first. Once he feels he is well enough to come back to work, because we certainly need help.”

 

Minister Fonseca underwent a triple bypass procedure at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital a few weeks ago.

 

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