Saudi King Salman Undergoes Treatment for Lung Infection
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has a lung infection and is undergoing antibiotic treatment, as confirmed by the Royal Court. This is the second public health update for the 88-year-old monarch in less than a month. He has experienced high temperature and joint pain, and recent tests revealed the lung infection.
Saudi Arabia's King Salman has been diagnosed with a lung infection and is undergoing a treatment regimen involving antibiotics, according to a statement from the Royal Court.
The announcement follows reports of the 88-year-old monarch experiencing a high temperature and joint pain, leading to medical tests at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah.
This marks the second public update on King Salman's health in less than a month.
Having ruled since 2015, King Salman has seen his son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, take over day-to-day responsibilities.
Despite infrequent disclosures about his health, recent reports include a hospital admission for routine examinations in April 2022 and previous medical procedures, such as a colonoscopy in May 2022, gall bladder removal in 2020, and pacemaker maintenance in March 2022.