Cuba's Castro Says Health Improving After Several Operations

古巴卡斯特罗称几个手术之后健康好转

Cuban President Fidel Castro says his health has improved after several operations that -- at first -- were not successful. In an editorial released by the Cuban government Wednesday, Mr. Castro said that he is getting better and that his weight is stabilizing. He said his recovery from intestinal surgery last year was prolonged because of the initial trouble. The 80-year-old leader said age is now his greatest danger.

The editorial marks Mr. Castro's first mention of his health in months. He has not appeared in public since temporarily handing power to his brother, Raul, last July. However, Cuban media have released photographs and video of the president. Cuban officials regard Mr. Castro's health a state secret.

古巴国务委员会主席卡斯特罗说，经历了几次起初并不成功的手术之后，他的健康状况已经有所改善。 在古巴政府星期三发表的一篇社论中，卡斯特罗说他的健康正在好转，体重在稳定下来。卡斯特罗还说，由于最初遇到的麻烦，他在去年接受肠部手术后康复过程拉长。现年80岁的这位领导人说，年龄目前是他最大的危险。

这篇社论是卡斯特罗几个月来第一次谈到自己的健康。卡斯特罗自去年7月将权力临时交给弟弟劳尔以来，一直没有公开露面。不过，古巴媒体发表了卡斯特罗的一些照片和录像。