Indonesia’s Suharto improves but still critical

The health of Indonesia’s ex-dictator Suharto improved slightly overnight but the 86-year-old’s heart has weakened and he remains in critical condition, one of his doctors said Wednesday.

Suharto was admitted to hospital on Friday with anaemia and low blood pressure, as well as problems with his heart, kidneys and lungs. He slid into critical condition, and has since improved and relapsed several times.

“The condition of Suharto this morning is still weak, but he is conscious. It is better than yesterday (Tuesday),” said Marjo Soebiandono, one of the large team of doctors assembled to treat the former president.

Jakarta, Wednesday, AFP