Philippines: Ex-president Duterte taken to hospital after accident at home

The Philippines' former president Rodrigo Duterte was taken to a hospital on Friday after a minor accident at his home in the province of Davao.

The 78-year-old Duterte - who was seen walking with a cane - slipped and fell in his room at home, according to an update shared by Senator Bong Go, his trusted aide.

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Go said he was among those who accompanied the former president to the hospital. Duterte had to undergo an X-ray and thorough medical check-up.

"Thank God, his X-ray is okay," the senator said in Filipino. No other complications were found as a result of the accident.

After the check at Davao Doctors Hospital, Duterte even granted some picture-taking with nurses and healthcare staff.

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