Former President Bill Clinton, 78, has been admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington for observation and testing after developing a fever, according to his deputy chief of staff, Angel Ureña. Clinton is reported to be in good spirits, and a source close to him emphasized that the situation is “not urgent,” assuring the public that he is awake, alert, and expected to recover fully.

Clinton has encountered several health challenges since leaving office in 2001. In 2004, he underwent a quadruple bypass surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, followed by a stent procedure in 2010 to address issues with a coronary artery. More recently, in 2021, he was hospitalized for six days in California due to a urological infection that had spread to his bloodstream.

Clinton remains an active figure in Democratic politics, campaigning for key figures, including Vice President Kamala Harris, and delivering speeches at every Democratic National Convention since 1976. At this year’s convention, he reflected on his long-standing involvement, stating, “I have no idea how many more of these I’ll be able to come to.”

Despite his recent hospitalization, Clinton’s team has conveyed optimism about his recovery, noting that his admission is precautionary and that he is receiving excellent care. His health remains a point of public interest, given his influential role in American politics and continued advocacy for Democratic causes.