“From the visit that was made to Hysni Kapo in Beijing, it turns out that the headaches from which he suffers are related to…”/ The highly secret medical file and the doctors who treated Enver’s deputy are revealed

 By Dashnor Kaloçi

The second part

-The mystery of the highly secret medical file of special importance, in Albanian and French, of the former number two of the communist regime, who died in Paris on September 23, 1979-

Memorie.al / On September 23, 1979, 45 years ago, Hysni Kapo, member of the Political Bureau and secretary of the Central Committee of the PPS, passed away in a medical clinic in Paris, who since the mid- The 50s, (when Enver Hoxha physically eliminated or imprisoned and exiled some of his closest collaborators), was considered figure no. 2 of the communist regime, after Enver Hoxha. Hysni Kapo, or “Party Loyal”, as Enver liked to call him in his books and works, (mainly after his death), in September 1979, was hospitalized for visits and treatment at the Paris clinic, accompanied by Ramiz Alia, while a year ago, in the period October-December 1978, when he was in Paris for visits and treatment, Kadri Hazbiu accompanied him. The death of Hysni Kapo was the second to happen in the ranks of the senior leadership of PPSh, (after that of Gogo Nushi in 1970), and that death has been talked about for a long time, even since those days, when Vito Kapo, the wife his, told the Minister of the Interior, Kadri Hazbiu: “…They killed Hysnia…”?! And Hazbi immediately replied: “Why are you telling me…, address him”, – beckoning him with his hand, from Enver Hoxha’s villa.

This fact, or this evidence regarding the conversation of Vito Kapos with Kadri Hazbiu, has been made public, by the former senior staff of the Albanian Discovery, Hasan Luçi (who covered the Albanian political exile in the West), in an interview (at the beginning of the 2000s, in “Gazeta Shqiptare”), where he has cast his doubts, that Hysni Kapo’s death was not natural, from what was officially said, “pancreatic cancer”! It is not known precisely if Vito Kapo had discussed with someone else what Kadri Hazbi said, but two or three days later, she was called to a meeting by Enver Hoxha, where he (Enveri) then told her knowing once again to Vito, the official version of Hysniu’s death, he asked him that; “to have faith in the Party” and; “not to believe the words spread by the enemy”! So; “that there should be no doubt about Hysniu’s death, for which the Party did everything possible”!

The meeting he had with Vito Capo, Enveri brought up in a meeting of the Political Bureau, informing the “fellows of the Bureau”, “regarding the words that the enemy was spreading about Hysnia, which unfortunately, they took for granted, even his family members, even his friend Vito”! In the same way, doubts or reservations about the death of Hysni Kapo have also been cast by some of the members of his escort group, who were in Paris. They have given their doubts in writing and orally to the special operative group headed by Zylyftar Ramizi, (Director of State Security and at the same time Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs at the time), which was established in 1982, immediately after the arrest of the “Hostile Group” of Kadri Hazbiu and Feçor Shehu. For example, Nexhip Pajo, the companion of Hysni Kapo, who in the letter addressed to the Minister of the Interior, Hekuran Isai, on October 29, 1982, among other things, wrote: “I am Nexhip Pajo, former officer of the Second Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, now retired. In 1979, when comrade Hysni Kapo was in Paris (France) to be cured, I was part of the group of officers accompanying him.

After his death, when we returned from there, I informed the Committee of the Party of the Ministry, the former secretary of that Committee, Bato Karafili, about some shortcomings and reprehensible actions in the direction of serving the leader Hysni Kapo and his family of him, who was there in Paris, by the former deputy director of the Second Directorate, for our service there, Servet Backa, to Fejzo Bijo, deputy director of the Reception Directorate, to Llambi Ziçishti, responsible for Health. On the last day of the conclusions that we were going to make in Feçor Shehu’s office, I was called on the phone from my friend Hysni Kapo’s house, Kadri Hazbiu, who had asked me urgently, leaving an order for the staff of the house, so that I answering the phone. When he informed me, I took Kadri on the phone and he immediately addressed me: “Listen; today you have that last meeting, related to your service in Paris, so be careful and be more reasonable and more partisan, for the ones you raised, because you inflated them too much and in a tendentious manner”.

Then I answered him on the phone: – How did you verify these, that they are not true? “I know this very well, I know Servet Backa very well, that he is an honest and experienced communist and on the other hand, that son of the world (i.e., Servet), has become like a madman and comes to he cries in the office like a child”, he answered. – It would be good if he did not cry there in your office, but cried there in Paris, where we all cried, for the misfortune that had befallen us, but we cried and drank tears there, while Servet Backa, Feçor Shehu, Fejzo Bijo and Llambi Ziçishti drank brandy and ate chops”.

All of the above, (as well as Nexhpip Pajo’s letter that was published in full by Memorie.al), or other evidence where Hysni Kapo’s death is discussed or made known, are known from the archive documents of the former Committee Central PPSh, (found in the Central State Archive, fund 14, apparatus and governing bodies), which were published in the press after the 90s and among the only things that have not been made public until today , are Kadri Hazbiu’s letter to Enver Hoxha, (25 typewritten pages), for the service he had done in Paris near Hysni Kapo, as well as the voluminous file with the relevant medical record of Hysni Kapo, considered and circulated, as; “Top secret, of special importance” which begins on May 16, 1959 and ends on September 23, 1979, the day he died.

While Kadri Hazbiu’s letter, sent to Enver Hoxha in January 1979, after returning from France together with Hysni Kapo (at the end of it, among others, he wrote: “Some things from my service in France, by order of superiors, I reflected them in this report-information…”!), it is said that it is not found in the State Archive, Memorie.al, has secured and has the complete (in French and Albanian) medical file of Hysni Kapo, of which we are partially publishing, in several numbers, together with the corresponding facsimiles, where there are medical records and reports, from Albanian and foreign doctors, various notes, epi-crisis, electrocardiogram, results and answers of tests, doctor’s consultations, etc., etc.

Also, Enver Hoxha’s notes are there, which we are publishing together with the relevant facsimiles and photos, which are stored in the Central State Archive, both those made in Paris and those made at Rinas airport, when he was brought the coffin with his body, as well as his burial, which was attended by Enver Hoxha and the entire senior leadership of the ALP.

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REPORT-INFORMATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE SPECIAL POLYCLINIC, DR. PAVLLO MILO, SENT TO THE PPS CENTRAL COMMITTEE, IN 1966, ABOUT THE HEALTH CONDITION OF HYSNI KAPOS AND THE RECOMMENDATION TO SEND HIM TO A CLINIC OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY

PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA                                                    Tirana, 30/VI/1966

SPECIAL POLYCLINIC                                                                                 “SECRET”

No.11

                                       Central Committee P.P. ALBANIA

                                                                TIRANA

The medical commission convened on 29/VI/1966, for Comrade Hysni Kapo, concluded that; presents “Cerebral Angiospasm”, which requires a month’s rest and continuous medical check-up.

The vacation starts immediately.

 Directory

(Dr. Pavllo Milo)

THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA                                                           Tirana, 13/12/1966

SPECIAL POLYCLINIC                                                                                              “Top Secret”

No.21

                                               CENTRAL COMMITTEE P. P. ALBANIA

                                                                      TIRANA

Comrade Hysni Kapo has been suffering from headaches and insomnia for several years.

In June 1966, these pains were more pronounced, for which it was thought that we were dealing with a spasm of the cerebral arteries, caused by the fatigue of mental work.

Despite all the medication and the long rest that the patient took, the headaches continue.

Currently, from the objective side, the neurological and electrical signs speak of a more diffuse and more pronounced process, compared to previous examinations.

Taking into account the evolution of the objective signs, we consider it necessary to study the patient in a neurological clinic abroad, for finer pre-clinical examinations, for the correct determination of the diagnosis and for the necessary medication.

Commission

(Prof. F. Hoxha) d.v., (Prof. Xh. Gjata) d.v., (Dr. B. Preza) d.v., (Dr. H. Shyti) d.v.

Directory

 (Dr. Pavlo Milo)

REPORT-INFORMATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE SPECIAL POLYCLINIC, DR. PAVLLO MILO, SENT TO THE PPS CENTRAL COMMITTEE IN 1967, REGARDING THE HEALTH CONDITION OF HYSNI KAPO AFTER THE VISIT TO BEIJING AND THE RECOMMENDATIONS TO TREAT HIM ABROAD

THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA                                                        Tirana, on 17/II/1967

SPECIAL POLYCLINIC                                                                                               “Top Secret”

No. Extra

                                                    CENTRAL COMMITTEE P. P. ALBANIA

                                                                               TIRANA

From the visit you made to Hysni Kapo in Beijing, it turns out that the headaches from which he suffers are related to vaso-motor disturbances (neuro-vascular origin) and that are aggravated by tiring mental work.

In addition, from the complete analyzes that were done, there are:

1. Diabetes melliuus, middle stage balanced.
2. Goutte (purine metabolism disorders).
3. Arteriosclerosis of the coronary arteries, with latent insufficiency of the coronary circulation (arteries of the heart).
4. Initial arterial hypertension, associated with generalized atherosclerosis.
5. Osteoarthresis of the 4th cervical vertebra.
6. Dupuytren’s contracture, in both hands.

It was recommended that:

1. Make a regular life and work regime.
2. Take enough rest and sleep after work.
3. Moderate physical exercise is recommended.
4. To avoid weight gain, it is preferable to lose about 2-3 kg.
5. Avoid tiring walks, especially uphill.
6. Maintain the prescribed diet.
7. To continue the medications he has received until today, for diabetes.
8. For headaches, make a cure with Chinese medicines, which are given separately.

For the Commission

Director

 (Dr. Pavllo Milo)

THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA                                                    Tirana, on 19/ IX/ 1967

SPECIAL POLYCLINIC                                                                                     “Top Secret”

No._____

                                 SECRETARIAT OF THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE P.P.SH.

                                                                   TIRANA

Regarding Dupyutre’s disease of the hands of comrade Hysni Kapo, the case was discussed with pathologists and surgeons and the following conclusion was reached:

Conservative treatment with medications does not give results. The condition of the hands is getting worse. The operation must be done at a certain moment of the disease and the age is preferred.

For the surgical treatment of this disease, our surgeons have no experience. Therefore, to determine the current condition, the need for intervention and the operation, a specialist should be consulted, abroad.

From the literature we have in this direction, good results have been achieved in the clinic where Dr. Naro Iselin, in Paris. There are also other clinics.

We do not have literature from other countries of the world.

This operation cannot be performed in our country.

Directory

 (Dr. Pavlo Milo)

Comrade Hysni Kapo

Diagnosis:

1. High grade diabetes.
2. Neuro-vascular headache.
3. Stone in the urinary system (in the past)
4. Hypertension of the first degree.
5. Diabetic retinal angiopathy and microaneurysms.
6. Refractive defect, presbyopia, corneal clouding.
7. Diabetic change in peripheral nerves.
8. Dupuytren’s contracture in both hands.
9. Cervical osteoarthritis.

Recommendations: – make a suitable diet. Coordinate work with rest. Avoid intense mental work that continues for a long time; it would be good if he didn’t work more than six hours a day. Every day after taking a break. In addition to the usual annual leave to rest two weeks at another time.

To do light physical movements, walks, light work in the garden, etc. Avoid strong movements, walking uphill and heavy physical work. Do a general checkup annually. To examine the cardiovascular system once every 3 or 6 months, including ECG, fundus, and cholesterol analysis.

The committee agrees with the surgeons on the Dupuytren’s treatment plan. Keep your weight in check periodically and it is advisable to reach 75 kg.

Tirana 22/IV/1968                                                From the clinic

REPORT-INFORMATION OF THE YEAR 1970, OF THE SPECIAL CLINIC COMMISSION CHAIRED BY THE MINISTER OF HEALTH, DR. CIRIL PISTOLI, WITH THE DIAGNOSIS OF HYSNI KAPO’S DISEASES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HIS CURE DIET

Comrade Hysni Kapo

Suffer from:

1. Diabetes mellitus.
2. Arterial hypertension.
3. Cephalic of arterial origin.
4. Uric diathesis with renal colic.
5. Latent coronary insufficiency.
6. Diabetic neuropathy.

It is recommended to:

1. To respect the diet and eat at a certain time.
2. To work no more than six hours.
3. Take a break every day.
4. Walk for an hour or two every day.
5. After any intensive work take two days off.

To rest twice a year for two weeks, in addition to vacation.

Common:

1. To keep blood pressure under permanent control.
2. Do an electrocardiogram once every three months.
3. Once every two months glycemia.
4. Once a week urine analysis for glucose.
5. Twice a year eye fundus and general medical examination.

MEDICAL COMMISSION

Dr. Ciril Pistoli, Minister of Health, Prof. Fejzi Hoxha, Prof. Xhavit Gjata, Dr. Pavlo Milo, Dr. Ylli Popa, Doc. Nikola Shurbani, Dr. Hajro Shyti, Dr. Hector Peçi. Memorie.al

Tirana, April 25, 1970

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