Former T&T PM heads to US for treatment
Published:Tuesday | February 7, 2012 | 11:54 AM
Former Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Patrick Manning has been flown to the United States, to seek further medical treatment amid concerns by his family about the care he was receiving in the twin-island republic.
Two weeks ago, Manning suffered a mild stroke that left him partially paralysed.
His sister, medical doctor, Petrolina Manning Alleyne, said the results of important blood tests done by the former prime minister at a public hospital, had been late and could have contributed to the stroke.
Dr. Manning-Alleyne said her brother, who had been taking the medication, warfarin, to prevent blood clots, is also questioning the source of the medication.
Manning, 66, is expected to remain at the Walter Reed Memorial Hospital in the US for at least four weeks.
Over the weekend, the Speaker of Parliament, Wade Mark, said a request on Manning's behalf for 90 days leave was granted on the grounds of illness.
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar had confirmed that TT$600,000 was approved by the Cabinet to allow Manning to travel to Washington for treatment.
Manning is unable speak clearly or move on his own.