The renowned civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse Jackson, has been admitted to a hospital in Chicago. The 84-year-old is currently under medical observation.
Details of the Hospitalisation
Reverend Jackson is being monitored for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a rare neurodegenerative disease he has been living with for more than ten years. His organisation, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, confirmed the news and has requested the public's prayers for the reverend.
It was initially believed that Jackson was suffering from Parkinson's disease. However, his condition was officially confirmed as PSP in April of last year.
Understanding Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy is an uncommon condition that impacts a person's balance and mobility. It is often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease due to similar symptoms, but PSP can also lead to dementia and other serious health challenges.
The news of his hospitalisation has drawn attention to this rare illness and sparked an outpouring of support for the iconic figure in the civil rights movement.
