Former US president Bill Clinton hospitalized with fever

(FILES) Former US President Bill Clinton arrives to speak on the third day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 21, 2024. Bill Clinton, the former US president who has faced a series of health issues over the years, was admitted to a hospital in Washington after developing a fever, his office said on December 23, 2024. [AFP]

Bill Clinton, the former US president who has faced a series of health issues over the years, was admitted to hospital Monday in Washington after developing a fever, his office said.

"President Clinton was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center this afternoon for testing and observation after developing a fever," the 78-year-old's deputy chief of staff Angel Urena said on social media platform X, adding Clinton "remains in good spirits."