Former Leaders Hospitalized: Health Updates on Jose Mujica and Bill Clinton
Former Uruguayan President Jose Mujica, aged 89, is set to undergo esophageal surgery later this week to place a stent aimed at improving his nutrition. His personal physician, Raquel Pannone, confirmed this news to CNN on Tuesday. Mujica has faced multiple hospitalizations since revealing in April that he had a tumor in his esophagus, compounded by a long-standing immunological disease that complicates treatment options.
In August, after a series of CT scans, Mujica's medical team reported no evidence of the tumor; however, he developed kidney issues as a side effect of radiotherapy, leading to difficulties in eating and drinking. Following several hospital visits, he had surgery to install a feeding tube to assist with his nutrition. Recently, Mujica reflected on his health challenges and the philosophical aspects of life during an interview at his farm, expressing his thoughts on existence and mortality.
Meanwhile, former US President Bill Clinton, 78, was hospitalized on Monday at Georgetown University Hospital due to a fever. His deputy chief of staff, Angel Ureña, provided updates via social media, assuring that Clinton's spirits are high and he appreciates the care he is receiving. Clinton has a history of health issues, including a severe urinary tract infection in 2021 that led to sepsis, and he underwent quadruple bypass surgery in 2004. His hospitalization comes as he continues to engage in humanitarian efforts and public life following his presidency.
Both leaders, having served their nations during pivotal moments, now face significant health challenges as they navigate their later years.
