# Health updates regarding José Sarney > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hospitalization-of-jos-sarney-for-pneumonia > Updated: 2026-10-19T15:13:52.000Z. Sources: 56. Developments: 6. Former Brazilian President José Sarney, 96, was discharged from UDI Hospital in São Luís, Maranhão, on Saturday morning, October 17, following a nine-day hospitalization. Sarney was admitted on October 9 after experiencing significant abdominal pain and underwent emergency surgery to treat an intestinal obstruction. The procedure was reported to have proceeded without complications. During his recovery, he was monitored in the intensive care unit (ICU) before being moved to a regular hospital room as he showed “satisfactory” clinical evolution. While Sarney has left the hospital, medical reports indicate he will remain under medical supervision through outpatient follow-up to ensure continued stability. This hospitalization marks the third time Sarney has been admitted since September. His recent health issues include treatment for bacterial pneumonia in late September at Hospital Sírio-Libanês in São Paulo and UDI Hospital. Between these medical episodes, Sarney traveled to Maranhão to participate in the first round of municipal elections on October 4. Sarney notably served as the first civilian president during Brazil's redemocratization period from 1985 to 1990. On October 20, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visited Sarney in São Luís during a campaign trip to the state, meeting with him as he continues to recover from his recent medical procedures. ## Claims - Former President José Sarney is in stable condition following surgery. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Sarney underwent emergency abdominal surgery. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The patient is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for post-operative observation. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Sarney was recently treated for bacterial pneumonia at Hospital Sírio-Libanês in São Paulo. (corroborated by 3 sources) - There is currently no scheduled date for hospital discharge. (corroborated by 3 sources) - There is currently no predicted date for Sarney's hospital discharge. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Sarney underwent abdominal surgery to reverse an intestinal obstruction without complications. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Sarney was admitted to the hospital on Friday, October 9, due to abdominal pain. (corroborated by 3 sources) - This is Sarney's third hospitalization in approximately one month. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Former President José Sarney is showing good clinical evolution. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Imaging exams diagnosed Sarney with an intestinal obstruction. (single source) - Specialists from São Paulo were called by the family to monitor the operation remotely. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-19: José Sarney discharged from hospital following abdominal surgery Former Brazilian President José Sarney has been discharged from a hospital in São Luís after undergoing abdominal surgery and recovering from pneumonia. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jos-sarney-discharged-from-hospital-following-abdominal-surgery ### 2026-10-17: José Sarney discharged from hospital after abdominal surgery Former Brazilian President José Sarney, 96, has been discharged from a hospital in São Luís after nine days of treatment and surgery for an intestinal obstruction. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jos-sarney-discharged-from-hospital-after-abdominal-surgery ### 2026-10-12: José Sarney recovers in hospital after abdominal surgery Former Brazilian President José Sarney is recovering in a hospital room in São Luís after undergoing successful surgery to treat an intestinal obstruction. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jos-sarney-recovers-in-hospital-after-abdominal-surgery ### 2026-10-09: José Sarney undergoes abdominal surgery and remains in ICU Former Brazilian President José Sarney, 96, is in stable condition in an ICU in São Luís following surgery to treat an intestinal obstruction. 33 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jos-sarney-undergoes-emergency-abdominal-surgery-in-so-lus ### 2026-09-27: José Sarney hospitalized in São Paulo for pneumonia treatment Former Brazilian President José Sarney, 96, remains in stable condition at Hospital Sírio-Libanês in São Paulo while being treated for bacterial pneumonia. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jos-sarney-hospitalized-in-so-paulo-for-pneumonia ### 2026-09-15: José Sarney hospitalized in São Luís for pneumonia treatment Former Brazilian President José Sarney, 96, is in stable condition at a hospital in São Luís while being treated for pneumonia. A discharge is expected soon. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jos-sarney-hospitalized-in-so-lus-for-pneumonia-treatment --- Cite as: Health updates regarding José Sarney. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hospitalization-of-jos-sarney-for-pneumonia