Prime Minister, Archbishop, visit Mintoff in hospital

Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi and Archbishop Paul Cremona visited former Prime Minister Dom Mintoff in hospital this morning as his condition continued to improve slowly, informed sources said. Mr Mintoff, who was hospitalised yesterday afternoon after...

Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi and Archbishop Paul Cremona visited former Prime Minister Dom Mintoff in hospital this morning as his condition continued to improve slowly, informed sources said.

Mr Mintoff, who was hospitalised yesterday afternoon after reportedly suffering a mild stroke, is coming out of sedation and communicating. He is still in the intensive care unit.

Labour leader Joseph Muscat visited the former Prime Minister late yesterday.

The Nationalist Party in a statement today wished the former PM a speedy recovery.

The family has asked for Mr Mintoff's privacy to be respected.

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