Premier Suidani recovering after medical treatment, thanks ROC Taiwan
THE Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani successfully underwent his medical treatment in Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan).
Speaking exclusively to Solomon Star Auki from Taipei, Premier Suidani said he is now feeling well after receiving the much needed medical treatment.
Mr Suidani underwent his medical treatment at the National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH), after being flown from Australia towards the end of May.
Information gathered stated that Premier Suidani has been ill for a few months with a provisional diagnosis pointing to a probable brain space occupying lesion, following a medical check-up in Honiara.
After the medical check-up, local medical doctors referred Suidani for an urgent Head CT/MRI scan diagnosis and treatment overseas.
According to medical reports, the Malaita Premier suffered a throbbing headache on the right side of his forehead, supraorbital, parietal, and temporal region.
It was reported during his trip to Taiwan that Suidani’s medical case was referred to the Overseas Referral Committee (ORC) of the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Solomon Islands on 5 March 2021 for assistance, but there was no response.
Following the discovery that the Premier needs to go for medical treatment overseas, a GoFundMe account was also created online in mid-February to reach out to friends and supporters overseas through which funds were raised to aid the Premier’s medical trip.
In an effort to do private fundraising to support Premier Suidani’s medical case many good hearted Malaitans and friends have given financial support to help the Premier get overseas medical treatment as soon as possible.
Through this concerted effort of these friends reaching out to Taiwan, it made it possible for Taiwan to support the diagnosis and treatment.
After Taiwan had offered Mr Suidani the lifesaving assistance, he thanked Taiwan for making it possible for him to seek medical treatment in one of the most advanced medical places in the world.
Meanwhile, after the successful medical treatment, Premier Suidani again thanked the government of Taiwan for the lifesaving help through its humanitarian assistance.
The Malaita Premier also thanked those who helped him in their prayers.
“Your prayers have been answered as my health is now improved,” he told this paper.
The Malaita Premier is expected to arrive back in the country in the third week of this month ahead of the Malaita Second Appointed day celebration in August next month.
By WILSON SAENI
Auki News Bureau
