Peru’s former president, Alberto Fujimori, was moved to Essalud Hospital in Vitarte, near Lima, after a period of illness marked by decompensation. Officials report that his general health remains stable, though the situation has required ongoing medical attention. This update comes as part of periodic hospital transfers that have occurred over time due to the former leader’s delicate health condition.
Details were provided by the National Prison Institute in Peru, which uses its official social media channels to communicate with the public. The ongoing medical care underscores the vulnerability of Fujimori’s health, and the police and correctional authorities have coordinated closely with medical teams to ensure appropriate observation and treatment whenever necessary.
Nearly a month earlier, Fujimori was admitted in the early morning hours with symptoms of decompensation and tachycardia. He was subsequently transported to the Centennial Clinic for close monitoring. Medical staff conducted a thorough assessment to determine the appropriate course of action, emphasizing careful observation for any fluctuations in his condition.
Historically, Fujimori has endured two similar health episodes in recent months, one of which required a coronary stent insertion following an emergency situation. These events have continually raised concerns about his overall health status as well as the capacity of the healthcare system to provide timely intervention when needed.
Fujimori is serving a 25-year prison sentence for crimes against humanity tied to the Barrios Altos and La Cantuta massacres, in which multiple victims were killed. A humanitarian amnesty had been granted at one point, though it was subsequently overturned by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. The shift in decisions has sparked ongoing public and legal discussion about accountability, justice, and the treatment of former heads of state within the Peruvian judicial system, as authorities and observers monitor his health and the legal outcomes of his case. (Source attribution: INPE communications and health ministry updates)