Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was admitted to a hospital on a Wednesday following recent concerns about his health. He spent time in intensive care, and after a period of observation, he was discharged from the Milan facility about a week after doctors conducted a series of tests. The latest developments keep the public closely watching the long-time political figure, whose career has spanned decades and who remains a central figure in Italian politics.
In Milan, the leader of Forza Italia acknowledged the hospital as San Raffaele in the city’s medical complex. He was discharged on the 30th of March after a three-day stay dedicated to medical examinations and checks. The purpose of the stay, according to reports from the local press, was to complete routine evaluations and to monitor his condition in the wake of previous health events. The discharge signaled a recovery phase, though it did not rule out further medical follow-up as doctors assess his status over the coming weeks.
During the period in question, an operation involving a computed tomography scan had been performed, and officials indicated that additional tests would be scheduled to provide a fuller picture of his health. The confirmation came through a report in the newspaper Corriere della Sera, which cited medical sources and brief hospital briefings. The language used by the hospital and Berlusconi’s team emphasized caution and ongoing monitoring rather than definitive statements about his long-term prognosis.
Less than a few hours after the discharge, the eldest daughter of Berlusconi prepared to visit the medical center to check on her father’s progress. The family’s presence at the hospital underscored the ongoing concern and continued support that have characterized Berlusconi’s public life from the early days of his political ascent to his current role as a prominent elder statesman in Italian politics.
Forza Italia’s leader, aged 86, had spent several days earlier in Milan hospitals while doctors described the stay as a period of medical checkups. This extended period of observation, combined with the political realities of the moment, has kept public attention focused on the former premier as he navigates the health challenges that have accompanied him for years. Berlusconi’s medical history includes a pacemaker implant and ongoing health concerns dating back to 2006, a record that has not prevented him from maintaining an active role in national politics.
Earlier health events have included a noted episode in 2020 when Berlusconi faced coronavirus and bilateral pneumonia at San Raffaele, followed by a relatively brief hospital stay. Since then, he has returned to the hospital on several occasions, including a visit in January 2022 due to a urinary tract infection. These repeated admissions reflect the complexity of managing chronic conditions in a high-profile political figure who remains engaged in public life and political events with wide national and regional interest.
Despite his advancing age and a history of legal entanglements, Berlusconi has continued to command public attention and remains a central figure within Italian politics. He has successfully maintained his position within the broader political coalition, even as it has evolved and expanded. The continuity of his influence is evident in his ongoing presence in the political arena and in the sustained interest in his health trends, which are watched closely by supporters and critics alike as part of the broader conversation about leadership, resilience, and the future direction of Italy’s government.