D’Souza, who was not keeping too well last month, was first flown to a private hospital in Mumbai on July 16 from where he was shifted to Lilavati Hospital
MAPUSA: The ailing Urban Development Minister and Mapusa MLA, Francis D’Souza will be once again moved to Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai on Monday, from where he is expected to be flown to the United States for further treatment on August 15.
The State government has given a go-ahead for his treatment in the US and he is likely to be treated in the same hospital where Chief Minister, Manohar Parrikar underwent treatment, sources told The Goan.
D’Souza’s condition is reportedly stable but sudden loss of weight has become a source of concern, sources said.
In the last four days that he was at home, his movements have been restricted within the bedroom and personal interactions were limited to bare minimum.
Secretary, Department of Urban Development, Sudhir Mahajan (IAS) was with the minister for more than an hour on Friday.
Besides Mapusa Municipal Council, Chairperson, Ryan Braganza just a couple of councillors considered close to the minister met him at his residence.
Sources also informed that Chief Minister, Manohar Parrikar was in touch with the minister on phone.
D’Souza, who was not keeping too well last month, was first flown to a private hospital in Mumbai on July 16 from where he was shifted to Lilavati Hospital.
After almost two weeks treatment at Lilavati he was discharged and flown back home to Goa on Wednesday (Aug 1) last.
Due to his ill health, the minister was not able to attend the entire monsoon session of the State Legislative Assembly which ended last week.
The minister has been ailing for quite some time and reportedly travelled abroad in September last year for treatment.
