(CNN) Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has revealed he has a chronic neuromuscular disease, the latest in a series of health problems for the 74-year-old leader. In a speech in Moscow on Saturday, Duterte told a crowd of Filipinos living in the Russian capital he had myasthenia gravis, which he described as a "nerve malfunction," reported CNN Philippines. Duterte was in Russia for a five-day official visit aimed at strengthening ties with Moscow. In 2017, Duterte said he needed additional oxygen when sleeping, and earlier this year, he said he used sleeping pills. Critics have called for greater transparency over the septuagenarian's health, such as by disclosing medical records or a regular medical bulletin on his conditions.

Source: CNN October 07, 2019 03:22 UTC