Saudi King Salman undergoes medical tests for lung condition

The tests are due to lung inflammation, the Saudi Press Agency reported

Published: Sun 6 Oct 2024, 10:52 PM

Updated: Mon 7 Oct 2024, 3:37 PM

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Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz underwent medical tests on October 6 due to lung inflammation, the Royal Court announced.

In a statement, the Royal Court announced that King Salman will be tested based on the recommendations of the Royal Clinics.

The Royal Court prayed for the Saudi King's "health and wellness."

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Saudi Press Agency reported that the medical tests are due to lung inflammation. Earlier in 2024, he was diagnosed with inflammation in the lungs and the medical team at the Royal Clinics decided that he would undergo a treatment plan consisting of antibiotics.

There were earlier reports back then about the king experiencing "high temperature and joint pain".

King Salman, 88, the custodian of Islam's holiest sites, became Saudi Arabia ruler in 2015 after spending more than 2 1/2 years as the crown prince and deputy premier.

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