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Actor Manuel Masalva Fights for Life in Dubai Hospital

4/8/2025

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Mexican actor Manuel Masalva, famed for his role in "Narcos: México," is fighting for his life in a Dubai hospital after contracting a rare Burkholderia infection during a trip to the Philippines. In an induced coma, his recovery is painstakingly slow, prompting friends to rally support for his medical expenses while family members remain by his side.

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Mexican actor Manuel Masalva, famed for his role in "Narcos: México," is fighting for his life in a Dubai hospital after contracting a rare Burkholderia infection during a trip to the Philippines. In an induced coma, his recovery is painstakingly slow, prompting friends to rally support for his medical expenses while family members remain by his side.