Former US President Bill Clinton, aged 78, has been discharged from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital after receiving treatment for the flu, according to a statement released by his deputy chief of staff, Angel Urena.
“President Clinton was discharged earlier today after being treated for the flu,” Urena wrote on social media platform X. “He and his family are deeply grateful for the exceptional care provided by the team at the hospital and are touched by the kind messages and well wishes he received.”
The former president was admitted to the hospital on Monday with a fever, sparking concerns among his supporters. This episode is the latest in a series of health challenges Clinton has faced in recent years. In October 2021, he was hospitalized for five nights due to a serious blood infection. Nearly two decades earlier, in 2004, he underwent a quadruple bypass surgery after doctors discovered signs of heart disease. That life-altering experience led Clinton to embrace significant lifestyle changes, including adopting a vegetarian diet, which he has publicly credited for improving his health.
Clinton, who led the United States as its 42nd president from 1993 to 2001, remains an influential figure in American politics and global diplomacy. At 78, he is the second-youngest living former president, following 63-year-old Barack Obama. His health also drew attention in November 2022 when he tested positive for Covid-19, although he made a full recovery.
Despite the health concerns and controversies that marked his time in office, Clinton has remained active in the two decades since leaving the White House. He has devoted himself to various diplomatic, humanitarian, and charitable initiatives, including the Clinton Foundation, which addresses global challenges such as health care, climate change, and economic development.
As he continues his recovery, Clinton’s latest health episode serves as a reminder of his resilience and the enduring public interest in his legacy as a transformative yet complex figure in American history.
