Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, 78, was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington on Monday after developing a fever, his office confirmed.
Clinton is undergoing tests and observation, though his deputy chief of staff, Angel Urena, stated that he “remains in good spirits.”
Clinton has faced several health challenges over the years, including a blood infection in October 2021 that required a five-night hospital stay. In 2004, at age 58, he underwent a quadruple bypass surgery after doctors detected extensive heart disease, followed by stent implants six years later. These health scares prompted Clinton to adopt a healthier lifestyle, including a vegetarian diet, and he has been open about these changes.
In November 2022, Clinton’s health made headlines again when he tested positive for COVID-19. At the time, he described his symptoms as “mild” and expressed gratitude for being vaccinated and boosted.
Clinton, who served two terms as president from 1993 to 2001, is currently the second-youngest living U.S. president, after 63-year-old Barack Obama. He was born just months before fellow former presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump.
While his presidency was marred by scandals, Clinton has remained active in diplomatic and humanitarian efforts over the past two decades, enjoying a significant post-presidential career.
AFP
