Overview
- Miss Universe organizers report Gabrielle Henry is making encouraging progress and is expected to leave a Bangkok hospital in the coming days.
- A medically accompanied flight to Jamaica is being arranged and financed by the organization, with plans for her immediate transfer to a hospital on arrival.
- The Miss Universe Organization is paying all hospital, rehabilitation and living expenses in Thailand, including support for her mother and sister, and has committed to future medical costs.
- Henry, a 28-year-old ophthalmologist, suffered a brain bleed with loss of consciousness, a fracture, facial injuries and other significant trauma after a Nov. 19 stage fall during the semi-final.
- Her prognosis remains uncertain, with media noting she could require long-term care, as her family expresses gratitude for the support she is receiving.