Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has seen a deterioration in his renal function and an increase in inflammatory markers while he remains hospitalized at the DF Star Hospital due to a severe case of bilateral bacterial pneumonia. His health issues arose after he experienced discomfort while visiting the Papudinha area, leading to an emergency hospitalization on Friday, October 13. The medical bulletin released on Saturday outlines the urgent and ongoing treatment being provided to him.

Currently, Bolsonaro is under intensive care, requiring treatment that includes intravenous hydration, respiratory and physical therapy, along with antibiotic treatment and preventative measures against venous thrombosis. The medical team comprising Dr. Claudio Birolini and his colleagues expressed that while Bolsonaro is clinically stable, there is no set date for his discharge from the ICU, reflecting the seriousness of his condition and the required monitoring and care.

The news follows earlier statements from a political ally, Deputy Bia Kicis, who noted a temporary improvement in Bolsonaro's condition just hours before the health bulletin was issued. The situation reinforces concerns about Bolsonaro's health and the implications it may have for his political future as well as ongoing public interest in his well-being and recovery, given his prominence in Brazilian politics.