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Former Brazilian President José Sarney admitted to ICU after abdominal procedure
Former Brazilian President José Sarney, 96, was admitted to an intensive care unit at UDI Hospital in São Luís, Brazil, on Friday.
He had abdominal pain and underwent a procedure after doctors assessed him and took imaging scans.
A medical statement said he is stable and receiving post-operative care from a multidisciplinary team.
There is no date set for his discharge.
Sarney was also hospitalized twice in September for pneumonia, including treatment in São Luís and later in São Paulo.
After being discharged, he continued outpatient follow-up and care at home before traveling to São Paulo for further tests and another hospital stay.
Former Brazilian president José Sarney, 96, was admitted to intensive care at UDI Hospital in São Luís on Friday, October 9.
He had abdominal pain and underwent a procedure after clinical assessment and imaging tests, according to a medical bulletin reported by Folha.
Sarney was reported to be stable and receiving postoperative care from a multidisciplinary team.
The hospital had not given an expected discharge date.
Sarney was also hospitalized twice for pneumonia in September.
- Who
- José Sarney, 96, a former president of Brazil.
- What
- He was admitted to intensive care after abdominal pain and an abdominal procedure.
- When
- Friday, October 9, 2026.
- Where
- UDI Hospital in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil.
- Why
- He became unwell with abdominal pain and was assessed with clinical checks and imaging tests before the procedure.
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Sarney was hospitalized twice for pneumonia.
Sarney was admitted to intensive care at UDI Hospital in São Luís after abdominal pain and underwent a procedure.
- Age
- 96
- Hospital
- UDI Hospital
- City
- São Luís, Maranhão
- Admission date
- October 9, 2026
- Condition
- Stable, receiving postoperative care
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