Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage Yumna Maumoon has revealed that the health of her father and former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom is now better.

In a tweet, she revealed that President Gayoom was hospitalised today after having been ill the past five or so days. He was taken to IGMH, where he was hospitalised due to a prolonged cold.

Minister Yumna added that President Gayoom is now doing better and expressed gratitude for all the well wishes and prayers.

President Gayoom frequently seeks medical treatment abroad, having done so more than once this year as well. He is often at times unable to attend state events due to his health conditions.

His hospitalisation comes a day after celebrating his 82nd birthday.