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President's Half-Brother Hospitalized

Malik Obama undergoes tests for cholera in Kenya

By Jason Farago,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 26, 2009 9:13 AM CDT

(Newser) – Barack Obama's elder half-brother has been hospitalized in Kenya amid an outbreak of cholera in the region, reports the AP. Malik Obama, 51, was taken to the hospital Tuesday, and a domestic worker of his was hospitalized for cholera last week. Malik is the son of Barack Obama Sr. and his first wife, Kezia; he was best man at Barack and Michelle's wedding.

Malik Obama is picked up by friends and family members after the American presidential election, Nov. 5, 2008. A Kenyan official said that Malik has been hospitalized and is being tested for cholera.
Malik Obama is picked up by friends and family members after the American presidential election, Nov. 5, 2008. A Kenyan official said that Malik has been hospitalized and is being tested for cholera.   (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Malik Obama, center, after his half-brother Barack's victory in the US presidential election, at the family's homestead in Kogelo village, Kenya, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008.
Malik Obama, center, after his half-brother Barack's victory in the US presidential election, at the family's homestead in Kogelo village, Kenya, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008.   (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Barack Obama and his family after winning the Iowa Democratic presidential caucus.
Barack Obama and his family after winning the Iowa Democratic presidential caucus.   (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)
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Shannonals
Apr 5, 2009 11:30 AM CDT
Only NOTnutsInPA would use the news of someone's poor helath to spew his distorted views. The election is over, McCain/Palin did not win, get over it. Instead of whinning about a birth certifcate, (even Fox News acknowldges his certiifcate was valid, as well as Obama's home state of record), how about asking what McCain was thinking selecting Palin as his VP choice?
sache
Mar 26, 2009 9:11 AM CDT
NNIPA changes to totally nuts in pa on the subject of Obama's birth certificate. What is with you NNIPA ? This obsession is not healthy. Especially because you are wrong. Obama is an American citizen. Take a breathe , get a grip and face reality.
ezrider
Mar 26, 2009 8:13 AM CDT
NNIP do you know or have you heard of any other president that had to show his birth certificate to the public? I Will be looking for your answer

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