Former Ukrainian Interior Minister Yuriy Lutsenko underwent a medical examination in Kyiv City Diagnostic Center on Sept. 15, according to the press service of the State Penitentiary Service of Ukraine.
"Today, on Sept. 15, 2011, with the permission of Kyiv’s Pechersky District Court, Lutsenko was transported to Kyiv City Diagnostic Center for an additional medical examination by experts from the Health Ministry of Ukraine. The accused underwent an ultrasound examination and computer tomography of the abdominal organs," reads the statement.
When results of the examination are ready the patient will be diagnosed.
"Today medical workers describe Lutsenko’s health condition as satisfactory. He is being monitored by medical workers of Kyiv’s detention facility," according to the penitentiary service.
On Sept. 13, Pechersky court gave permission for Lutsenko to undergo a medical examination outside the prison.
Lutsenko has been held in jail since Dec. 26, 2010. Kyiv Court of Appeals on April 21 extended Lutsenko’s arrest until May 26, and after that he announced his intention to go on hunger strike from April 22.
On Sept. 1 Lutsenko’s defense team and family claimed that his health and life were in danger.
At a press conference his wife said that he had been diagnosed with cryptogenic cirrhosis, which could lead to cancer if not treated.
