PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Former prime minister, Patrick Manning is suffering from Acute Myeloid Leukemia and is “being prepared to undergo treatment”, his wife Hazel said yesterday.

Manning, who was rushed to the San Fernando General Hospital, south of here, on Monday, had undergone “appropriate tests” she said in a statement posted on her husband’s Facebook page.

“After conducting the appropriate tests, Mr Manning was diagnosed last evening as having Acute Myeloid Leukemia and is being prepared to undergo treatment.

“We thank everyone for their support and prayers and ask that you continue to pray for him as he undergoes treatment,” she added.

Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley, speaking at a function here on Tuesday, urged the nation to pray for Manning who served as prime minister on two occasions between 1991-2010.

In 2012, Manning, who until 2015 was the longest-serving parliamentarian here, suffered a stroke and received medical attention in the United States. He did not contest the September 7, 2015 General Election.

In a statement, Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar also urged the nation to pray for him, saying “as a former prime minister and longstanding public servant, we have no doubt that the nation will join us in sending prayers and heartfelt wishes to the Manning family”.