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Dr Mahathir in IJN for infection treatment

Former PM previously admitted over elective medical procedure

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 03 Aug 2023 11:09PM

Dr Mahathir in IJN for infection treatment
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (right) was again admitted to the National Heart Institute after he was confirmed positive for Covid-19 in August last year. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes file pic, August 3, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) for treatment of an infection.

In a post on Dr Mahathir’s official Facebook page today, two photos were shared showing him going through some files at the ward.

“Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad writing and going through some files at his hospital ward at the IJN on Thursday.

“Dr Mahathir was admitted on Tuesday and treated for infection,” it said.

The 98-year-old former Langkawi MP was admitted to IJN in January 2022 to undergo an elective medical procedure. 

Dr Mahathir was again admitted to IJN after he was confirmed positive for Covid-19 in August last year. – Bernama, August 3, 2023

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