Former South African President Nelson Mandela was taken to a hospital Saturday to be treated for a recurrence of a lung infection and is in “serious but stable” condition, the president’s office said, Fox News reports.
The anti-apartheid leader, who is 94, has received hospital treatment several times in recent months. His health has been failing in recent years.
“During the past few days, former President Nelson Mandela has had a recurrence of lung infection,” said the statement from the office of President Jacob Zuma. “This morning at about 1.30a.m., his condition deteriorated and he was transferred to a Pretoria hospital.”
It said Mandela was receiving expert medical care and “doctors are doing everything possible to make him better and comfortable.”
