President Lula da Silva of Brazil was hospitalised after sustaining a bruise to the head in an accident at home on Saturday, thereby cancelling his planned trip to participate in the upcoming BRICS Summit.
The president’s office made the announcement.
The bloc is holding its 16th summit from October 22 to 24 in Kazan, Russia.
”President Lula da Silva, 78, will not be travelling to the BRICS Summit” due to medical advice to avoid long-haul flights, his office said in a statement.
The president, however, will be participating in the summit via video conference from Brasilia, where he will carry out his usual work schedule next week, it said.
Mr Lula da Silva was admitted to a hospital in Brasilia with a “bruise” on the occipital region of the head.
“After an evaluation by the medical team, Lula was advised to avoid long-haul air travel but be able to carry out all other activities,” said a statement signed by doctors.
In 2023, Lula da Silva, who will turn 79 on October 27, underwent hip surgery
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