Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been transferred from the prison hospital to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Colombo National Hospital.

A hospital spokesperson stated that Wickremesinghe was moved to the ICU due to elevated blood pressure and sugar levels, as well as severe fatigue and exhaustion.

Wickremesinghe, who is currently in remand custody until August 26, was transferred to the National Hospital for further treatment on the recommendation of a medical team from the prison hospital and other specialist doctors.

He was moved from the prison hospital to the Colombo National Hospital this afternoon (23).

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News....