Mintoff shows signs of improvement

Former Prime Minister and Labour leader Dom Mintoff showed some improvement in his overall medical condition yesterday and responded well to medical treatment, a government report said. Mr Mintoff was re-admitted to Mater Dei Hospital at midnight on...

Former Prime Minister and Labour leader Dom Mintoff showed some improvement in his overall medical condition yesterday and responded well to medical treatment, a government report said.

Mr Mintoff was re-admitted to Mater Dei Hospital at midnight on Monday suffering from heart failure and dehydration.

This is the second acute admission for the 94-year-old in less than two months. He was admitted on September 16 in a confused state after suffering a light stroke. He was also treated for suspected pneumonia.

He is being treated at the Critical Coronary Care Unit.

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