KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is currently admitted to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital for thorough screening ahead of his second kidney transplant, will undergo surgery for the same at 9:00am on Wednesday.

Talking to mediapersons gathered at the TUTH premises, Dr Arun Sayami, Head of Cardiology Department said the Prime Minister's medical reports are sound and the patient is in a good condition to undergo surgery.  "The procedure will begin at 9:00am sharp tomorrow," informed Dr Sayami.

"PM Oli is very confident of the procedure. Although we are a little worried, he is assuring us instead that he will recover soon and conduct a cabinet meeting within the week," said Sayami.

A team of Nepali doctors will perform the surgery, however, a doctor who was involved in the Prime Minister's first transplant is here for support, the doctor added.

Furthermore, the TUTH through a statement has said that PM Oli's health condition is fine and he is under constant expert observation.

Meanwhile, President Bidya Devi Bhandari has extended her wishes to PM KP Sharma Oli for a successful transplant and speedy recovery, Likewise, former King Gyanendra Bikram Shah, former Prime Minister and ruling party co-chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba, among others, have extended their best wishes for PM Oli's speedy recovery.