Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, is set to be discharged from a hospital on Saturday following a successful knee surgery in the United States.
The news was confirmed by Dr. Tsetan D Sadutshang, the Dalai Lama's personal physician, and Tenzin Taklha, Secretary to His Holiness, in a concise online briefing.
They reported that the Dalai Lama underwent a total knee replacement surgery on Friday morning, which was deemed a success.
"Dalai Lama's knee surgery this morning was very successful, and His Holiness is now resting in his hospital room. His condition is stable," they announced during the briefing on the platform X.
Dr. Sadutshang further reassured the public that there were no complications with the surgery.
"There was no problem at all. His Holiness is ready to take his lunch right now. He will be discharged from the hospital tomorrow," he stated.
He also commended the medical team for their exceptional care.
"All the doctors and nurses in the hospital are providing their services at the highest standard to His Holiness. The staff here are highly dedicated in giving their best services," he added.
Citing the quality of the facility, Dr. Sadutshang noted, "This is the best hospital for knee surgery in the US, and the orthopaedic surgeons here are among the best in the country. Therefore, everyone can feel at ease."
The Dalai Lama arrived in New York on Monday after a brief stopover in Zurich, Switzerland, where he received a warm welcome from members of the Tibetan community and well-wishers.
During his stop in Zurich, the Dalai Lama was greeted with a traditional Tibetan welcome at his hotel, where he interacted with his followers and old friends.
Before heading to the US for his surgery, the Dalai Lama had travelled from Dharamshala to Delhi.
His journey has been marked by enthusiastic receptions, with hundreds of Tibetans and devotees gathering to pay their respects and offer their good wishes.
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