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Indonesia's Suharto losing consciousness in hospital
Indonesia's former president Suharto was losing consciousness, the hospital treating him said on Friday. He is reportedly suffering from multiple organ failure.
- Agencies
- Published: 18:52 January 11, 2008
Jakarta: Indonesia's former president Suharto was losing consciousness, the hospital treating him said on Friday. He is reportedly suffering from multiple organ failure.
Suharto was losing consciousness and having difficulty breathing at according to a statement released by Pertamina hospital in Jakarta where he is being treated.
Indonesia's Vice President Jusuf Kalla had arrived at the hospital in order to be a witness at the former general's death.
Family members had earlier gathered at his bedside, witnesses said.
Suharto was taken to Pertamina hospital a week ago suffering from anemia and low blood pressure due to heart, lung and kidney problems. His health worsened on Friday as doctors said he appeared to have a lung infection.
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