Former Prime Minister Dom Mintoff is being discharged from Mater Dei Hospital today after nine days of intensive in-patient care.

Mr Mintoff, 95, was admitted to Mater Dei suffering from a severe chest infection and congestive heart failure.

He responded well to treatment and his medical condition has improved, the hospital said in an update.

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