Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Anna Hazare Improving After Hospitalisation for Dehydration, Viral Illness
Anna Hazare became sick after a viral illness and severe dehydration.
He first received treatment at a hospital in Ahilyanagar district.
He was then taken to Bombay Hospital in Mumbai.
Doctors said he felt tired and weak when he arrived.
The dehydration slightly affected his kidneys.
Doctors are doing more tests to check him carefully.
His doctor said he is awake, speaking normally and eating well.
The doctor also said Hazare is improving with treatment.
Anna Hazare was admitted to Bombay Hospital in Mumbai after experiencing tiredness, weakness, a viral illness and severe dehydration.
Dr Gautam Bhansali said Hazare is responding well, fully oriented, talking and eating well.
Doctors said dehydration had caused a slight impact on Hazare’s kidneys and are conducting further evaluations.
Possible tests include a 2D echocardiogram, sonography, urine tests and other examinations.
The 89-year-old activist was brought from Ahilyanagar district, where he had received initial treatment at a local hospital.
- Who
- Social activist Anna Hazare, treated by Dr Gautam Bhansali and other doctors at Bombay Hospital.
- What
- Hazare was hospitalised for a viral illness, severe dehydration, tiredness and general weakness, and is gradually improving.
- When
- He was brought to Bombay Hospital on Monday, and Dr Bhansali provided the health update on Tuesday; the report is dated September 1, 2026.
- Where
- Bombay Hospital in south Mumbai, after initial treatment in Ahilyanagar district.
- Why
- He was admitted for further investigation after his health deteriorated and severe dehydration caused a slight impact on his kidneys.
- Patient
- Anna Hazare
- Age
- 89
- Hospital
- Bombay Hospital, Mumbai
- Reported symptoms
- Tiredness, general weakness and a mild viral illness
- Additional condition
- Severe dehydration with a slight impact on the kidneys
- Current status
- Responding well, fully oriented, talking and eating well
- Possible tests
- 2D echocardiogram, sonography, urine tests and other examinations