First Lady, injured in boat blast, released from hospital
Maldives First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim was released from hospital on Friday, more than a month after being admitted for injuries to her spine caused by an explosion on the presidential speedboat.
07 Nov 2015, 9:00 AM
Maldives First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim was released from hospital on Friday, more than a month after being admitted for injuries to her spine caused by an explosion on the presidential speedboat.
In a statement, Fathimath thanked all her supporters, near and far, for their well wishes.
The first lady sustained several minor fractures to her spine on September 28, the government has said. She was sitting on President Abdulla Yameen’s usual seat when the explosion occurred.
“She is able to walk now, but has not recovered fully,” said Fathimath Zaina from the first lady’s office. “It will be some time before she appears in public events, as she used to do.”
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