Pune (PTI): NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar was admitted to a private hospital in Pune on Sunday after suffering from mild dehydration, doctors said.

The condition of the 85-year-old Rajya Sabha member was stable, they said.

"He has been admitted to the Ruby Hall Clinic for mild dehydration and requires intravenous fluids. His condition is stable. He will remain in the hospital for two days and is expected to be discharged thereafter," Dr Purvez Grant, chief cardiologist and chairman and managing trustee of the hospital, said in a statement. 

Dr Grant and Dr Abhijit Lodha, consultant physician at the hospital, were supervising his treatment.

Earlier, the former Union minister was admitted to the same hospital on February 9 following a chest infection and was discharged on February 14.

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Kuala Lumpur: Dr. U. T. Ifthikar Fareed, Chairman of the Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council inaugurated the ‘Global Health Connect – 2026’ international conference on Global Healthcare and Medical Sciences on Friday, April 3 at the MAHSA University, Malaysia. The inauguration ceremony was also led by Prof. Tan Sri Datuk Dr. HJ. Mohamed Haniffa Bin HJ. Abdullah, Pro-Chancellor and Executive Chairman of MAHSA University.

The event was graced by Chief Patrons, including Dr. M. R. Hulinaykar, Founder, Chairman & Managing Trustee of Sri Shridevi Charitable Trust (R.), Tumakuru; Dr. Raman M. Hulinaykar, Director & Trustee; and M. S. Patil, Director – HR & IT.

Guests of Honour at the inauguration included Dr. Lavanya Raman, Trustee; Ambika M. Hulinaykar, Trustee; Dr. Krishna M. C., Principal, SIAHS; and Dr. C. P. Chandrappa, Vice Principal, SIAHS.

The ‘Global Health Connect – 2026,’ brought together eminent leaders, academicians, and healthcare professionals from around the world.

The conference aims to serve as a dynamic platform for collaboration, fostering the exchange of innovative ideas, exploring emerging trends in healthcare and medical sciences, strengthening international partnerships, and advancing quality patient care.