Colombia Approves Soldier’s Return From US for Lung Transplant
The situation of a Colombian soldier hospitalized in New York reached the Office of the President directly after the serviceman publicly asked for help returning to the country he says he served as a professional soldier for 22 years. Henry Camargo, who remains hospitalized due to a serious lung condition, requested through social media to […]
Colombia has approved the return of a soldier from the United States so he can undergo a lung transplant, following a social media plea from the serviceman. Henry Camargo, who served 22 years in the Colombian Army, is currently hospitalized in New York due to a severe lung condition. The soldier's case gained attention on social media, prompting President Abelardo de la Espriella to arrange his return on a humanitarian flight.
De la Espriella, who personally contacted Camargo via video call, assured the former soldier that the government would support his transfer to Colombia for treatment. The repatriation process will involve coordinating diplomatic and medical aspects, but the specific date and logistics have not been disclosed. Camargo's case has sparked debate over the use of such situations for propaganda, but de la Espriella emphasized that "a country that does not care for those who gave their lives and youth to defend the flag is a country without soul or honor."
The patient is expected to continue receiving care in Colombia and undergo evaluations to determine eligibility for a double lung transplant at a leading medical facility in Bogota.
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