
Monday, 4th August 2008 - 10:25CET
Updated: Chircop in stable, critical condition
(Updates condition to critical but stable)
Opposition health affairs spokesman Karl Chircop, 42, is in stable but critical condition after having been hospitalised last night suffering from cerebral haemorrhage
He is being treated in the intensive therapy unit. His wife and children are by his side.
The Labour Party in a statement this morning described Dr Chircop's condition as "critical".
It said Labour leader Joseph Muscat visited him in hospital.
Those who visited Dr Chircop this morning also included the Acting Speaker Carmelo Abela, Social Policy Minister John Dalli and former MLP leader Alfred Sant.
The family asked for its privacy to be respected.




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God will make a way where there seems to be no way,
He works in ways we cannot see,
He will make a way for thee,
He will be your guide,
He'll hold you closely to His side,
With love and strength for each new day,
He will make a way.
I will pray for you and your family. May we have good news soon, and may God bless you and your family always.
We are still hoping for a miracle. May God decides to let you come back to us, we still need you.
Prayers for your beloved family, too, at this terrible time.
Keep resisting, Karl!!
My beloved cousin Karl is to me, a son, a brother and a dearest friend. I, like the rest of the family feel safe because of him.
The family is deeply moved by the shower of support and prayers coming from over our Malta. And I assure you miracles are happening. Please continue to pray for Karl.
To Karl's Guardian Angel I implore with all humility to send Karl back to us who need and miss him so very much.
We have known Dr Karl as our doctor and neighbour for a number of years. Professional in his approach and a gentleman by nature.
Our prayers and support to Karl and his family in this hour of need.
Louis & Gemma Aquilina & Family
I pray that he will be back with us as soon as possible.
Jackie Camilleri and Astrid Gambina (nee Mizzi) and families.
YOU WILL NEVER WALK ALONE FOR SURE!!
BRENTON MLP.
Dominic Grima
Paola Mayor
We pray for our Parliamentary Friend.
Our solidarity with his family in this very difficult moment.
Kuragg habib!
David Agius MP
Government Whip
Our country needs gentleman like Karl.
Although my family doesn't have the pleasure of having the personal acquaintance of Dr Karl Chircop, we are certain that he is a true gentleman, a charismatic family doctor and a greatly-admired MP, notwithstanding any political differences.
Our thoughts and prayers are fervently focused on his medical condition for a speedy recovery and the return to his normal routine. We would also like to express our solidarity with his family in these difficult moments.
May God Help you.
YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE!
Family Damato - St. Lucia
John & Fiona
Denise & Massimo Schiavone
have a speedy recovery karl prayers with you and your family
my god hear our prayers (Tarxien)
we pray for you
adrian rita and rhys
OUR SOLIDARITY WITH YOUR FAMILY.
We are all very sad with this cruel news...our family is all praying for you...you have always been a great professional as our GP as well as our close friend....may God be with you and with your family....
Family Cassar
Always in our thoughts and prayers courage Karl.
Micheal ,Phyllis,and Antonella Chetcuti
My family knows you as a professional Doctor, an honest politician and a great friend. We share this difficult moment with your family.
We love you and will never stop praying for you and your lovely family.
Love, DARIN, ERIKA, MATTHEW And MIKELA.
After having been in touch with his family and friends this morning at hospital .................How cruel life can be sometimes.
May god be with him,and his wife Adriana and 4 childrens and his mum
God be with you and your family
silvio Parnis
Our prayers are with you and your family. May God give you and them all the strength in this very difficult time. You were always there when I needed your help and now all I can do is pray.
our thoughts with adriana , francesca, chris and keith.
dave and kris
We augur an improvement to his condition and that he may get back again with his family as soon as possible.
Malcolm Seychell
General Secretary AN
The Good Lord looks after the Karl and his Family. Have Faith !
YNWA
Daniel and Family
We are really shocked with the news but please fight. We know you are strong. We will help you with our prayers. Our support goes to you and your family. We will always be with you, like you've been with us in cases of need.
Speedy Recovery
Jeffrey, Joanne and Dylan (Tarxien)
The Lord be with you and your family in this difficult moment. Let us all say a prayer for his well being.
Luciano Busuttil
We are sure that god has planned well for you, your family and our country and convinced that he knows we all need you with us.
OUR prayers are for you and your Family may GOD give you Strenght for a quick Recovery you are such a good man May God be with you.
Family Debattista Tarxien
Ray, Tessie & Lisa.
Vincent Camilleri
Always in our thoughts
Terence and Marie Chetcuti
I wish you a speedy recovery; and your family, strength and courage at this very difficult moment
Manuel Mifsud
May God be with you in these crucial hours.
Our country needs politicians like you.
Keith Micallef
Net TV
Roderick Mizzi
FZL
Very very sad to hear and read this news.
Get well soon. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Be strong in these very difficult times.
YNWA
Ivan Brincat & Family
We hope you recover soon, my very good friend and colleague.
Chris Bonett
Mayor, Gzira
In his prime of life, this setback almost seems unfair, but with God's help, his health will be restored.
Dr Karl be sure that our LORD is assisting you and your family in this difficult moment.
Let us all citizens of this country keep praying our LORD to give Dr Karl a speedy recovery.
Our thoughts are with you and with your family.
Get Well Soon
Vincent Marmara
What a shocking news ! The very first time I spoke with Dr Karl was a few weeks ago at the PAVI supermarket. Me and my wife had a very nice chat and without any doubt Dr Karl is indeed a gentleman of Substance. My family joins all the rest in praying for all his entire family. Courage Dr Karl, wishing you a speedy recovery.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Saint James Hospital - Directors, Management & Staff
Karl god bless you, and may god be with you and all your family.
Roderick Spiteri
MLP PAOLA
thinking of you with good wishes and hearfelt hope that you'll recover very soon.
I have known Karl Chircop and his family for quite a number of years. We have collaborated with him throughout the years in many ways. Working with him was simply a pleasure because of Karl's joyous way of tackling problems. I was convinced of one thing: that he was after the welfare of others, especially those most in need.
Praying for him at this sad hour is not just a favour but a duty. May his wife Adriana and his children find refuge in the Almighty and Our Lady at this very sad and difficult moment.
Sharon Ellul Bonici
Fleur, Gavin, Martina and Luigi.
May the Lord be with you and your family. God Bless.
ian borg, mayor of dingli
Nadya Papagiorcopulo
Mary Anne Zammit
AD Spoke Person for Health and Social Protection
R.Cortis
R.Cortis
you are in our thought and in our prayers. Good luck.
You and your family are in our prayers.
Karl Gouder
Deputy Mayor (St. Julians)
Get well soon karl!
Our prayers are with you and your family in this time of need.
I suggest the postponement of tonight’s general assembly at the MLP headquarters.
Respect and honour come before any general election.
Frans Agius
Let us all who know him unite in the prayer: " Thy will be done".
Peter Darmanin
PN Treasurer
You are in my prayers and I wish you a full and speedy recovery. You are a brave and a good man, a true gentleman.
The Community of Santa Lucija, is praying for you, we love you all.
Frederick
Let us all unite anf pray to the Lord to help Karl during this diificult time.
A kind word to your dear Adriana and family... please be brave, let's all pray for Karl's well-being! You need him, we need him, the whole island needs his sterling service and his inspiring presence!!!
you are in our prayers. Get well soon.
Roberto Debrincat
The Lord and Our Lady of Lourdes are by the side of Dr. Karl and supporting his wife, children and mother.
@ all who commented:
Please allow we to ask you all to pray the Our Father, the Hail Mary and the Glory be to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, in these difficult moments for Dr. Karl and his family: “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them" (Mark18:20).
May god gives you strength.
Solidarity with your family at this tense and painful time.
May God guard you.
Hope things turn out well. Thoughts with the family....
Adrian & Carmen Grech
I am sure on an important Day for The Malta Labour,the Party will equally have you in mind as so many other factions where in time of Peace, We combat the earthly human Game,but in Adversity We all unite as a sign of Complete Solidarity.God Bless & Divine Intervention. Emmy Bezzina de proprio et nomine. AD MULTOS ANNOS!
May God stay with you and yours.
WISH YOU WELL SOONEST.
May God be with you Karl
Claudette Abela Baldacchino
Our Prayers for you and your family.
God Be With You All.
Kenneth Busuttil,
Deputy Mayor (Qormi)
Secretary, 6th district - MLP Committee
Our prayers are with you at this critical time
Ivan Buttigieg
We wish him a speedy recovery while giving courage to the members of hs family.
Emanuel Brincat
Secretary 9 th District MLP Committee.