The medical condition of former Prime Minister Dom Mintoff is showing signs of improvement, Mater Dei Hospital said today.

The 94-year-old former Labour leader was admitted in intensive care a week ago.

The hospital said Mr Mintoff has, for the first time, been helped out of bed and is receiving physiotherapy.

His condition however still necessitates intensive care.

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