Washington, D.C., Dec 24 (V7N) — Former US President Bill Clinton has been admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center after developing a fever, his deputy chief of staff, Angel Urena, confirmed on Monday.

“President Clinton was admitted this afternoon for testing and observation after developing a fever. However, he is doing well mentally,” Urena said in a statement to The Washington Post.

The 78-year-old former president, who has a history of health issues, is reportedly in stable condition. A source close to Clinton told NBC that his condition is "not concerning," and he is expected to return home soon.

Clinton, a prominent figure in the Democratic Party, has faced several medical challenges over the years. In 2004, he underwent bypass surgery after being diagnosed with heart disease. He was hospitalised for five nights in 2021 due to a blood infection and also battled COVID-19 in November 2022.

Born on August 19, 1946, in Arkansas, Clinton began his political career as Attorney General of Arkansas in 1976. By 1979, at the age of 31, he became the state’s governor, serving until 1992. He later won the US presidential election in 1992, defeating Republican incumbent George H.W. Bush. Clinton served two terms as president from 1993 to 2001.

The hospitalisation of the former president has sparked concern, but officials have assured that his condition remains stable and non-critical.

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