Overview

• Sirio-Libanes Hospital officials said Lula developed vertigo due to an inner ear inflammation and underwent treatment.
• Post-treatment imaging scans and blood tests returned normal results, according to the hospital statement.
• After being discharged, the president returned to the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia to rest under medical observation.
• Lula’s medical history includes an October 2024 concussion and subsequent surgery for a brain hemorrhage in December.
• His recurring health challenges have intensified scrutiny over his capacity to campaign for a fourth presidential term expected in 2026.