Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa to undergo cardiac surgery

Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa is set to undergo open-heart surgery at the Cardiology Unit of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka in Colombo, her lawyers disclosed to the court. Rajapaksa was transferred from the Prison Hospital to the National Hospital on the previous day and admitted to the institution's cardiac care facility in preparation for the procedure.

The disclosure of her medical condition and scheduled surgery came as legal representatives sought to inform the court of developments in her case. Rajapaksa had been detained at the Prison Hospital prior to her transfer to the specialist cardiac facility for treatment.

The open-heart surgery represents a significant medical intervention requiring specialized care at the country's leading cardiac centre. The National Hospital's Cardiology Unit is equipped to handle complex cardiac procedures and post-operative care for such cases.