Former Head of State to be flown out for Medical Treatment
Freetown - His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio has instructed and given an excutive clearance for the former Head of State, Valentine Strasser, to be evacuated for medical treatment due to the severity of his illness. His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio who made a surprise visit to his former colleague at the Aspen Medical Hospital on Saturday 5th January 2019 to get an update on Strasser's illness, assured the former Head of State that Government will do everything it takes for him to regain his health. President Bio also thanked the medical staff at Aspen Medical Hospital for the high quality patient care they have shown towards the former Head of state. Briefing the President on Strasser's illness, the Commanding Officer, Joint Medical Unit, Lt. Col. Dr Stephen Sevalie said that the former Head of State suffers from Peripheral Artery Disease affecting the left leg. Dr Sevalie said that the former Head of State will require a surgery to re-establish blo
