I'd heard he was being treated in Europe (I think Germany?) but was (at least until a few weeks ago) doing well. It's also been known (I'm told) that he DOES have a succession plan in place.
But most importantly, I, too, wish him well and hope he makes it through. Not for our sake, but for him and his country. It doesn't seem often that a country is blessed with such wisdom and care from their leader(s).
As for our project, it's success is not dependant upon his survival. They will carry on in his memory, I'm sure!