Former US president Bill Clinton admitted to hospital

Former US president Bill Clinton has been taken to hospital, where he is undergoing testing after developing a fever.

Former US president Bill Clinton has been taken to hospital with a fever.

The 78-yer-old was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Centre in Washington, DC, where he is undergoing testing and observation, his spokesman told CNN.

“The president is fine,” Angel Urena, deputy chief of staff to Mr Clinton, told CNN in an interview, adding the former president is hopeful to be home by Christmas.

Former US president Bill Clinton has been hospitalised with a fever. Picture: AFP

“He remains in good spirits and deeply appreciates the excellent care he is receiving.”

In 2004, at age 58, he underwent a quadruple bypass operation after doctors found signs of extensive heart disease.

He had stents implanted in his coronary artery six years later.

The health scare motivated him to make lifestyle changes, including adopting a vegetarian diet, and he has since spoken publicly about his efforts.

Mr Clinton’s health last made headlines in November 2022 when he tested positive for Covid-19. He said at the time that his symptoms were “mild” and he was “grateful to be vaccinated and boosted.”

Mr Clinton, who led the US for two presidential terms from 1993-2001, is the second-youngest living US president, after 63-year-old Barack Obama.

He was born months after fellow former US president George W. Bush and President-elect Donald Trump.

Though his prosperous time in office was marred by scandals, he has enjoyed a second life in the two decades after his presidency, which has seen him venture into numerous diplomatic and humanitarian causes.

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