The government has refused to grant him permission to leave the country.

He left the country this morning on a chartered plane.

We had assured the government that he will return back home immediately after the conference but they declined to sanction his trip.

He has had this general discomfort and that is why we are at the hospital to determine what is causing this general discomfort.

Beginning May 2, 2006, Dr Chiluba will visit the doctors twice a week for review. At the end of the two weeks, we hope that the doctors would give him a longer review period. Otherwise, Dr Chiluba has remained in South Africa because the review days are close.

He has a serious heart condition. He also took an HIV test that showed that he was negative. This is why he intends to sue the newspaper for libel.