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JAKARTA : Indonesian doctors on Tuesday put former Indonesian President Suharto on the maximum drugs dosage as his condition took another turn for the worse.
Suharto, who ruled the archipelago nation with an iron fist for more than three decades, has been clinging to life for days after suffering multiple organ failure.
"Treatment on the 12th day: The condition is worsening again," said a statement from Mardjo Soebandiono, the head of Suharto's team of doctors.
The 86-year-old's blood count was weakening, his heart function was unstable and he was threatened by infection, the statement warned.
"The administering of drugs, especially to overcome systemic infections, is to be maximised," it added.
Suharto's health has engrossed the world's fourth most populous country as it has improved and deteriorated virtually on a daily basis since he was first hospitalised on January 4.
Earlier Muhammad Munawar, a cardiology expert treating Suharto, gave a more upbeat assessment but warned the former leader's condition was fluctuating almost by the minute.
"Many parameters, not all of them, show improvement but it must be remembered that Pak Harto is still being treated in intensive care," he told ElShinta radio.
Pak Harto is how the former leader is referred to with affection and respect.
"Anything can happen. What may now seem to be improving can suddenly worsen," the doctor warned.
He said Suharto was under 24-hour watch, was still on dialysis and had a ventilator to help him breathe. He was also being kept sedated as doctors struggle to keep his lungs clear of fluid.
"Every minute we must observe developments and frankly, these can go up and down," the doctor said. - AFP/ch
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