The condition of the President of the Generalitat, Salvador Illa, remains a concern for those around him and the medical team. He has spent a third consecutive day in the intensive care unit at Vall d’Hebron Hospital in Barcelona. Doctors are reluctant to transfer him to a standard ward, contrary to initial plans. The main reason is persistent weakness in his legs, which came as a surprise to everyone and still lacks a clear explanation.
Doctors are cautious in their prognosis. According to them, the most probable cause of Illa’s worsening condition is an inflammatory process in the lumbar region of the spine. However, a definitive diagnosis has not yet been made. Physicians are continuing additional tests to rule out other possible causes, including infectious and vascular diseases. Last night was relatively calm for the politician, but his body temperature remained elevated, which could indicate an infectious origin of the illness.
Diagnosis ongoing
Doctors have already performed a series of complex tests, including magnetic resonance imaging. This allowed them to rule out stroke and other acute vascular emergencies. However, the results of blood tests and microbiological cultures are still pending. These results are expected to clarify whether the deterioration is caused by an infection or another pathology.
The hospital administration emphasizes that the decision to keep Illa in intensive care is not related to a deterioration in his condition. On the contrary, doctors believe that close monitoring enables them to carry out all necessary procedures more quickly and efficiently, without missing any details. An official update on the patient’s condition is expected in the coming hours to provide clarity to the public.
Власть без лидера
While Salvador Illa remains in the hospital, the duties of the head of the Catalonia government have been temporarily distributed among other cabinet members. It has already been announced that on Tuesday, the executive council meeting will be chaired by Albert Dalmau, the minister for presidential affairs. Other ministers have taken over the public engagements that were previously scheduled for Illa.
Tension is running high in Barcelona’s political circles. The lack of a clear diagnosis and uncertainty around the regional leader’s recovery timeline are causing concern not only among his supporters but also within the opposition. Many are wondering how long Catalonia can manage without its leader at such a critical time.
Unanswered questions
The situation regarding Salvador Illa’s health has become a topic of discussion not only in medical but also in political circles. Despite doctors’ assurances that his condition is stable, the lack of clarity about the diagnosis and recovery period has sparked numerous rumors and speculation. Some experts do not rule out that his rehabilitation may take several weeks.
For now, all eyes remain on Vall d’Hebron Hospital, where doctors are fighting behind closed doors for the health of one of Catalonia’s most influential politicians. Each new medical bulletin sparks fresh discussion and renewed concern. All that remains is to await the test results and hope for a positive outcome.
