Philippines' Duterte reveals new health problem
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has disclosed that he suffers from an autoimmune disease that can potentially have serious complications, the latest condition for a leader whose health has been subject to speculation.
Duterte, 74, was the oldest person to be elected president of the country and questions about his health have swirled since taking office in 2016.
His occasional skipping of events and meetings, as well as him discussing his ailments, has only added to the speculation.
Duterte revealed the condition, myasthenia gravis, at an appearance before the Philippine community late Saturday during a visit to Russia.
"One of my eyes is smaller. It roams on its own," he said, according to a transcript released Sunday by his office.
"That's myasthenia gravis. It's a nerve malfunction. I got it from my grandfather," he added.
The condition causes muscle weakness, and can result in drooping of eyelids, blurred vision as well as weakness in one's extremities, according to the US ...