Lucas Murillo discharged following heart surgery in Colombia

Lucas Francesco Murillo García, a seven-year-old boy from Cúcuta, has been discharged from the hospital following heart surgery. Born with a congenital heart condition, the boy gained national attention after a video surfaced in late August in which he pleaded for medical assistance to survive.

Following his viral appeal, the Colombian government coordinated with Nueva EPS to facilitate his treatment. He was transferred to the Fundación Cardiovascular de Bucaramanga, where a medical team performed the necessary surgery.

The Hospital Internacional de Colombia announced that the discharge would take place on October 14, accompanied by his parents and the medical team responsible for his care. The discharge marks the end of his hospital stay and the beginning of his recovery process at home with his family.