Ex-President Bill Clinton Hospitalised for Precautionary Care Following Fever

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Former US President Bill Clinton, aged 78, has been admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., for precautionary care after developing a fever, according to a statement from his former deputy chief of staff, Angel Urena. 

 

Urena shared on X that Clinton is "in good spirits" and expressed gratitude for the excellent medical care he is receiving. The former president is hopeful to be discharged and home in time to celebrate Christmas. Reports indicate that his condition is not an emergency. 

 

This marks another health-related episode for Clinton, who has faced several medical challenges in recent years. In 2021, he was hospitalised due to a urological infection that escalated into sepsis. Clinton also underwent major heart surgeries, including a quadruple bypass in 2004 and an artery-opening procedure in 2010. 

 

Clinton, a Democrat who served two presidential terms from 1993 to 2001, has remained active in public life. He attended the Democratic National Convention in Chicago earlier this year and campaigned in support of Democratic candidates, including Vice President Kamala Harris during her recent White House bid. 

 

Medical professionals continue to monitor Clinton's condition, and updates are expected in the coming days.