Aoun Discharged from Hospital after Undergoing Medical Checkups over Minor Brain Stroke

Free Patriotic Movement leader MP Michel Aoun underwent medical checkups at Hotel Dieu Hospital after suffering a minor brain stroke that affected his vision for some time, according to information obtained by Naharnet.

Aoun managed to overcome the stroke and his condition was described as non-worrisome Tuesday . The FPM leader was discharged from hospital at noon Wednesday.

Voice of Lebanon Radio (100.3-100.5) reported that “Professor Georges Badawi is the one who examined General Aoun and recommended that he stay in hospital.”

In a phone interview with his movement’s mouthpiece OTV later Tuesday, Aoun said he entered the hospital “for a routine checkup and there’s nothing worrisome.”

“I thank everyone who inquired about my health and I reassure that I will be in Rabiyeh tomorrow,” he added.

Premier-designate Najib Miqati visited Aoun in hospital to inquire about his health.