Culture Minister Helmi Namnam held a phone call late Monday with ex-culture minister Gaber Asfour to inquire after his health after falling ill during an on-air TV program.

Namnam also phoned the hospital administration to inquire after Asfour's health.

The administration assured Namnam that Asfour is in good health and he is not suffering a clot as suggested in the beginning.

Asfour will remain at hospital for two days for check-up, the administration said

Source: MENA