Ion Iliescu in Critical Condition

Romania 3 August 2025 12:00

Former Romanian President Ion Iliescu's health has deteriorated to a critical state due to multiple organ failure, the ‘Prof. Dr. Agrippa Ionescu’ Emergency Clinical Hospital announced on Saturday. The 95-year-old is under intensive care with severe respiratory issues and reduced ventilatory capacity. Iliescu was hospitalized in early June and underwent surgery for lung cancer, CE Report quotes AGERPRES

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Ion Iliescu in Critical Condition

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