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Detroit Activist Malik Shabazz Says Incurable Infection Forcing Discharge to Home Care

The infection prevents use of blood thinners, leaving him at heightened risk of stroke or heart attack.

Overview

  • Speaking from Henry Ford Hospital, Shabazz said doctors have no further hospital treatments to offer and arranged for him to continue care at home.
  • He told FOX 2 he has two blood infections and described bleeding and severe discomfort, while expressing hope grounded in faith.
  • Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan visited Shabazz at the hospital on Friday, offering support as the activist prepares to leave inpatient care.
  • Family members said they are being trained to administer medications and assist with therapy so he can manage treatment at home.
  • Shabazz, a leader of the New Black Panther Nation/Marcus Garvey Movement, previously survived a massive 2023 heart attack and received a permanent heart pump implant.