His Excellency , Mr. Michael Chilufya Sata , President of the Republic of Zambia , last night left for a medical check- up abroad First Lady Dr Christine Kaseba , some family members and his press aide have accompanied the Head of State . This wasn 't the president 's first trip abroad to meet with foreign doctors , but it was the first time state officials admitted to Sata 's medical needs . In the past , his administration has denied rumors by cabinet members about his declining health , maintaining that Sata was fine and busy at work .
Это произошло 20 октября , за 4 дня до 50 годовщины Дня Независимости Замбии , когда президента в срочном порядке доставили для лечения в Лондон .