Canada’s Ambassador on Medical Assessment of Yulia Tymoshenko

February 18, 2012 - Canada’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Troy Lulashnyk, issued the following statement:

“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would like to pay my sincerest gratitude to the three Canadian physicians who have recently concluded an independent medical assessment of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko.

“Canada has repeatedly expressed its strong support and commitment to this humanitarian mission. We were pleased that the three Canadian doctors, joined by two German physicians, were able to carry out an independent medical assessment of Ms. Tymoshenko.  The fields of expertise of the Canadian doctors complemented the specialisations of the German physicians.

“While I cannot comment on the medical findings of either the Canadian or German doctors due to doctor-patient confidentiality, I can say that the three members of the Canadian medical team are upstanding, highly qualified and experienced medical practiti-oners.They conducted their examination of Ms. Tymoshenko upholding the highest medical standards, especially with respect to their objectivity and ethics. Furthermore, the Canadian medical team’s observations, shared with the medical commission and with the permission of Ms. Tymoshenko, were in no way influenced by any external factors. Reports to the contrary are false.

“Canada believes that Ms. Tymoshenko’s health should remain the primary focus of all involved.”

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Canada’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Troy Lulashnyk