Tuesday, 5th August 2008 - 10:57CET

Updated: Karl Chircop 'in deep coma'

(Adds MLP statement)

Labour MP Karl Chircop is in ‘deep coma’ at Mater Dei Hospital having suffered cerebral haemorrhage (stroke), the Health Division said this morning.

Dr Chircop was rushed to hospital on Sunday night.

The Health Division said the Chircop family has expressed its gratitude for the strong sense of solidarity shown to it by all sectors of Maltese society.

The family also thanked hospital staff and called for its privacy to be respected. Relatives and friends have therefore been asked not to phone and not to call at the hospital.

The Labour Party in a statement this morning described Dr Chircop's condition as precarious and said the MP had been visited in hospital once more by Joseph Muscat.

It said more medical tests were being carried out.

The Labour Party, on behalf of the Chircop family, thanked the people for their support. The family is being supported by Vincent Moran and Michael Farrugia, both former health ministers, and surgeon Anthony Zammit.

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Comments

Myriam Vella (on 7/8/08)

Karl Happy Birthday. My present to you is praying to St Rita and St Gaetan - today his feast - to intercede before the Almighty for your recovery; and your return in the midst of your family and friends.
Psalm 6
Be merciful to me, LORD, for I am faint; O LORD, heal me, for my bones are in agony.

Miriam Ellul (on 7/8/08)

I've known Karl since childhood in Paola and eventually we worked together in hospital.
Dear God, Father of all humanity, only You know what's best for Your children. Yet nothing is impossible in your powers. We pray that You give this real gentleman a second chance to live so he will be with us again with his typical big smile. As for his family, we are all with you at this sad time. Have courage.
families Ellul and Costantino

Gabriel Dimech (on 7/8/08)

Happy Birthday Karl!!!!

Get well soon.......YNWA!!!

Gabriel

Katya De Giovanni (on 7/8/08)

Dear Cousin Karl,
We are praying for you. You are fighting with all your strength and courage. Today is your birthday and you are fighting every minute and every second. I remember you were always so patient with me and treated me like a sister. You gave me a perfect example to follow.

We love you! Stay with us!!
Katya

mary vella (on 7/8/08)

i want to show my soliderity with Adriana and the whole family. I have known Karl for the last twenty years and he was always ready to help. We are all praying for himat this sad moment.

Karl we are with u.

Norman Hamilton (on 7/8/08)

The news of Karl's sudden illness hit me like a ton of bricks. Apart from being a personal friend, he is a dedicated family man, an excellent doctor and politician and above all, a true gentleman. Let us all pray together for Karl and his family.
Norman Hamilton

JOSEPH BONELLO (on 7/8/08)

KARL, HOURS HAVE PASED SINCE WE CAME TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR SAD NEWS, AND THIS MEANS THAT BY GOD ALMIGHTY'S POWERS YOU WILL SURELY MAKE IT AND COME BACK STRONGER THAN EVER. PLEASE GOD ALMIGHTY HEAR OUR PRAYERS AND HELP KARL TO RECOVER SPEEDILY.
TO ADRIANA AND FAMILY, PLEASE DON'T GIVE UPSPIRITS, WE ARE ALL WITH YOU AT THIS MOST CRUCIAL MOMENTS, ALL IS IN GOD'S HANDS. SOLIDARITY WITH YOU ALL.

JOE BONELLO,

STA. LUCIJA.

Jesmond Mugliett (on 6/8/08)

I have known Karl since sixth form.

A high flyer, family man, professional in his work. It has never been difficult to be frank when speaking to him. Although coming from tdifferent partiies but in the same constituency, there was never a moment when respect, dignity or cordiality was lacking.

I have canvassers who make use of his services as a doctor, who infact phoned me in shock with the news of his condition.

My wife and myself wish to express our solidarity with Adriana, Karl's mother and their children.

Jesmond Mugliett

Anthony Saliba (on 6/8/08)

May God be Karl's and his family's Good Shepherd in this critical moment of his human existence. Karl's ability to draw together people from different walks of life to lump praise on him when he cannot even appreciate it due to his medical condition is yet another of his 'silent' achievements. May Saint George Preca be with him and his beloved ones!

Tony Bonello (on 6/8/08)

I was shocked with the news I've known Karl for 15 years now it all started as a family Doctor but as years turned by he became more of a friend than the family doctor.He love his work both as MD and MP apart that he adored his Family,Dr.Vincent Moran and Liverpool not to say the least. Hoping for a miracle as tommorow is your 43rd birthday. May the Devine be with you my dear friend. Hope to see you again soon.

Namaskara Mudra
Tony

Stephen Farrugia (on 5/8/08)

May God be with you and your family during this difficult time. You are certainly ..."not walking alone."

Robert & Anna Cachia (on 5/8/08)

We are both shocked after hearing the news. We are thinking and praying for you. A true gentleman and the best Doctor one could wish for.

Maria Dolores Fenech (on 5/8/08)

Deeply shocked by the sad news.
Dr Chircop, always ready to give advice with his typical smile, we are praying for you and your family.
Do not give up!

Angela Xiberras (on 5/8/08)

May God and the Virgin Mary help you and all your family in this difficult time. I am praying for you for a quick recovery.

Sylvana DeBono (on 5/8/08)

The solidarity expressed in this blog to Dr. Chircop goes a long way to show how quiet dedication to duty garners the respect of all. Dr. Chircop is an example for many aspiring professionals and politicians. Our prayers go for him and his family.

MichaelBonnici (on 5/8/08)

He loved his dear ones but not least his patients.
As an ex colleague in Parliament I always admired his well prepared speeches in a very moderate and constructive manner.
He now requires our prayers for a speedy recovery.
Pray and it shall be given. Knock and it shall be open. Strength in faith especially in the hour of need.
Michael Bonnici (ex colleague in Parliament).

Mario Fava (on 5/8/08)

My support and solidarity goes to Dr. Karl Chircop and his family. May God be with you.

Dr Anthony Gauci MD (on 5/8/08)

I was utterly shocked by this news..we ve known each other since we were kids back in Paola streets, then in the benches in University , eventually giving sterling service to those in need in the Health Dept.....I am sure God,s hand is with you and your wonderful family MT DEAR FRIEND....best of luck my GREAT friend.....

Charlo' Bonnici MP (on 5/8/08)

I was deeply shocked to hear about my parliamentary colleague, Karl. My support and solidarity goes to Karl and his family for whom this is definitely a difficult experience. May God be with them.

Anabelle Farrugia (on 5/8/08)

I was shocked when I heard the terrible news. we pray for you and your family to recover as soon as possible and so to continue your work for the country and for our party. May lord be with you, god bless you

Mario Cachia (on 5/8/08)

Karl,
The country is with you to help you fight through this terrible and difficult moment. So shocked by this news. Our prayers and thoughts are for you and your family.

Mario Cachia

D Fenech (on 5/8/08)

The deluge of positive comments about Dr. Chircop speak for themselves! May the Good Lord protect him and his family at this critical time!

Gerald Fenech (on 5/8/08)

It would be a great pity if the Labour Party had to lose Dr Karl Chircop. It would be a great pity if his constituents and clients were to lose him too. But his family would suffer an irrepareable loss - who could ever replace him? One's thoughts and prayers go out to Karl and his family. In the valley of the shadow of death I need not fear evil.

l borg (on 5/8/08)

WISHING OUR MALTESE POLITICAN A QUICK RECOVERY
WE NEED YOU FOR MALTA AND ITS POLITICAL FUTURE
MY THE LORD BE WITH YOU

Raymond Barbara (on 5/8/08)

Dear Dr.Chircop. May God be with you. We pray for you. Our support and solidarity to your beloved family.

Angelo Desira (on 5/8/08)

I was shocked when i hear that Dr Karl Chircop is in hospital suffering from cerebrol haemarrhage.I expressed my solidarity to Karl and his Family during this difficult moment. May God be with Karl and Family

monica zerafa (on 5/8/08)

All our prayers are for you.

Joe Galea (on 5/8/08)

Dear Dr. Chricop may God be with you all the way. You will be in everyone's prayers. You are an example of how a politician should be. May God give you the strength to fight your condition. Also, wish all the strenght to your family in this sad time.

God Bless You!!

N. Frendo (on 5/8/08)

WE PRAY THE ALMIGHTY GOD AND THE VIRGIN MARY TO STAND WITH YOU KARL , NOW AND ALWAYS ...CAUSE YOU ARE A TRUE FRIEND AND GENTLEMAN TO ALL. OUR SUPPORT AND SOLIDARITY TO YOUR BELOVED FAMILY.

Gerald Micallef (on 5/8/08)

Let us all unite in prayer and intercede for our brother in Christ, Karl in this moment of trial and faith. Let us pray with faith to St. Giuseppe Moscati, who was also a Medical Doctor like Dr Chircop, to interecede for him before God. God Bless you and your loved ones Dr Chircop.

Fr Joe Borg (on 5/8/08)

All my prayers are for this fine gentleman, good doctor and capable politician. My solidarity is with his family at this difficult hour. The surge of solidarity registered in the Island shows how respected Dr Karl Chircop is. Fr Joe Borg

Kenneth Bonnici (on 5/8/08)

On behalf of Gudja United Football Club and Gudja Youth Nursery we wish Dr. Karl Chirchop a full recovery from this accident. Our prayers and solidarity goes to all the family in these difficult times.

Stefan Sacco (on 5/8/08)

It is one of those moments in life when you ask 'why'...but we don't recognize the answers to all our questions in life immediatly but all we can do is to leave this grave situation in God's Hands....He knows the best way. Yes we do feel saddened but let us trust in him.

Dr.Stefan Buontempo MP (on 5/8/08)

I was shocked to hear about Karl.
My wife and I would like to express our solidarity to Karl,Adriana and all the family during such a trying period.
God bless him.
Stefan

Joseph Laus (on 5/8/08)

While we are still under a big shock, we trust in good LORD that Karl will be back with us once again as good as ever,Karl for us is more than a family doctor or a politician,he is a big friend ,a good hearted friend knowing him since he was a young boy.
Our thoughts are also with his beloved Wife,children and his Mother.May God be by your side at this difficult moment.
We all pray for Karl and you,
Marlene and Joe Laus

Kamal Awad (on 5/8/08)

Dearest Karl,

I have just received the news. Along with my family, friends and employees praying to the almighty for a speedy recovery. We wish you a very long and healthy life to be with your family and to serve Malta for many more years.
Cougar Export Ltd.

Adrian Vella (on 5/8/08)

May God be with you and your family dear Karl.

From an old friend.

Mark Pisani (on 5/8/08)

Good luck Dr. Chircop. Lets all hope he can soon make a full recovery.

Mark

karen grech bellotti (on 5/8/08)

To Karl and his family

"Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand." Isaiah 41:10

We wll keep praying for you, in Jesus's name you will we healed.

arnold cassola (on 5/8/08)

One cannot but feel close to Karl Chircop and his dearest ones in this difficult moment. In moments like this we are all reminded of the sacrality of life and how we must all show solidarity towards those that are suffering. Keep fighting, Karl.

arnold cassola

Vicki Azzopardi (on 5/8/08)

May all the Maltese people, regardless of their political believes, join in saying prayers for Dr Chircop. I am sure that at such sad moments, the Maltese are very mature.
May God be by your side.

francis xavier azzopardi (on 5/8/08)

was shocked to hear the news regarding Karl Chircop. On such occasions the Maltese people puts aside its differences and unites. I'm sure the majority of the Maltese will unite in prayer for the full recovery of Karl who has served us for so many years in Parlament. Finally a word of courage to his wife and children in this time of suffering.

Paul Fava (on 5/8/08)

Why these things have to happen I have never been able to understand. I probably never will!! Please I implore one and all to pray for him and his family. May God do the rest.

Dorothy Caruana (on 5/8/08)

God be with you Karl.

DR IRIS PACE (on 5/8/08)

Dear KARL, you cannot imagine my great sorrow at this sudden bad news.I am praying day and night for you and your family especially your dear mother who is like a sister to me.I have known you since you were in your mother'' s womb when I was studying in Italy with your late father ,who unfortunately too passed away suddenly rather young.
With Jesus and His Blessed mother nothing is impossible.May the Blessed Virgin be by your side at this difficult moment and always.
THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH AND MY SHIELD; MY HEART TRUSTED IN HIM AND I AM HELPED ''
- PSALM 28; 7
AUNTY IRIS , AS YOU USED TO CALL ME.

roberta borg costanzi (on 5/8/08)

overwhelmed with sadness at the news. my prayers and solidarity for the family

connie borg (on 5/8/08)

May the LORD have mercy on Dr.Carl .We will pray for him all the time.

Antoine Vella (on 5/8/08)

We pray for you Karl and "Youll never walk alone"

Keith Grech (on 5/8/08)

God have mercy.

Matthew Farrugia (on 5/8/08)

May God Be With U Karl !!!

Were All Praying !!!!

Matthew

Josef Bonello (on 5/8/08)

I'm not very big on prayer in such moments....i just shut up, close my eyes and hope that god knows what he, or she, is doing! Heartfelf concern for the Chircop family

angelo camilleri (on 5/8/08)

hope dr.chircop will pull through and have a full recovery, fingers crossed that all will end ok.

Joseph M. Meli (on 5/8/08)

Karl,

Thank you for your generosity you kindly bestowed on the Maltese people - whatever their political creed was. We are with you in this moment of great sorrow.

Jo

michael anastasi (on 5/8/08)

Can't be more shocked.......... hope for a miracle to happen for this outstanding man

Ian Sammut Dacoutros (on 5/8/08)

Heartfelt thoughts and prayers both with Karl and his family at this most difficult of times.

Claudine Cassar (on 5/8/08)

The whole Chircop family are in my thoughts and prayers today. May the Lord give them the strength to face the situation and support each other in what must surely be a very difficult time indeed.

David Agius MP (on 5/8/08)

Tough I am thousands of miles away, attending a conference with Joe Mizzi and Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando, we were shocked to hear this news.

We pray for our Parliamentary Friend.

Our solidarity with his family in this very difficult moment.

Kuragg habib!

David Agius MP
Government Whip

Anthony A. Mifsud (on 5/8/08)

Let us all put the colors aside.

Let us all pray for Dear Carl and his family

Tony

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