Police and Emergency Services Minister Lisa Neville announced the leave period in a statement on Saturday, explaining she has been in hospital since last week as a result of Crohn’s disease.
“The clear advice from my doctors is if I don’t take this period of rest and recovery I will be faced with major bowel surgery and risk long term consequences to the quality and length of my life,” Ms Neville said. She said the latest episode of the chronic condition is the worst she had faced in the 32 years since her diagnosis.
Police and Emergency Services Minister Lisa Neville is taking three months leave after being hospitalised by her chronic health condition. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Paul JeffersThe disease is a chronic auto-immune disorder which impacts the digestive tract and can spread into deeper layers of the bowel.
Premier Daniel Andrews said her responsibilities will divvied up with Richard Wynne to be Acting Water Minister and Danny Pearson to act as the Police and Emergency Services Minister.“She has our full support in taking the time to focus on her recovery, and we look forward to welcoming her back as soon as her health allows,” Mr Andrews said.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
How is this anyone's business
It’s called ineptitude
SEVERE CASE OF FORGETFULNESS
Must’ve been the stress of work
A female police minister! Is it AIDS?
Cannabis is great for Crohns disease. FYI: LisanevilleMP “a short course (8 weeks) of THC-rich cannabis produced significant clinical, steroid-free benefits to 10 of 11 patients with active Crohn's disease, without side effects” springst auspol
“Symptoms include abdominal pain, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition, and there is no cure.” I think you’ll find the exacerbated and chronic symptoms of Crohn’s disease can far more serious and debilitating than you describe.