THE PRIME MINISTER LEAVES MALTA FOR A PRIVATE VISIT TO THE USA

The Prime Minister left Malta today for a private visit to the United States of America. He will be attending the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minneapolis for specialised medical tests on recommendation of his attending physicians, who include Dr Mario Vassallo FRCP FACP.

Dr Eddie Fenech Adami has had a persisting gastro-intestinal condition over the past weeks however, thorough investigations to date have proved inconclusive. At Rochester, Dr Fenech Adami will be visited by Professor Michael Camilleri, a resident consultant gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic, where particular investigations, available in few specialised centres worldwide, have been programmed.

Dr Eddie Fenech Adami is accompanied by his wife and his stay in Rochester is expected to last a few days. During the Prime Minister's absence, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Social Policy Dr Lawrence Gonzi, will be acting Prime Minister.