Anna Hazare health update: Activist stable and responding well to treatment at Mumbai hospital

Social activist Anna Hazare is stable and responding well to treatment at Bombay Hospital in Mumbai, where he was admitted for further evaluation after his health declined following a prolonged viral infection, his doctor said.

Dr Gautam Bhansali, Consultant Physician and Infectious Disease Specialist at Bombay Hospital, said Hazare was brought to Mumbai after being treated at a hospital in Shirur, near his native village of Ralegan Siddhi.

Hazare had reportedly been suffering from viral fever for around a month and had also experienced bouts of loose stools, leading to multiple hospital visits in Shirur. Doctors decided to shift him to Bombay Hospital after the infection worsened and there were indications that it could be affecting his kidneys.

"At the time of admission, he was completely stable, though he was experiencing some weakness and fatigue," Dr Bhansali said.

According to the doctor, Hazare has shown improvement since being admitted and is responding well to the treatment. He is currently staying in a special ward room.

Doctors have begun a detailed evaluation, including a 2D echocardiogram, urine tests and screenings for infections.

"He is eating and drinking comfortably and is stable," Dr Bhansali said.

The doctor added that Maharashtra Chief Minister had contacted him soon after Hazare's admission and again on Tuesday to seek an update on the social activist's health.

Hazare was shifted to Bombay Hospital primarily for detailed investigations and to rule out any possible complications following the prolonged infection, the doctor said.