Sonia Gandhi, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson, is under treatment for systemic infection, said the doctors treating her at the private hospital in Delhi, today. The Rajya Sabha MP was admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on March 24, 2026. As per initial reports, she was feeling unwell due to the change in weather and has been put under observation. "Sonia Gandhi has been admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on 24th March night for fever. As per Dr. Ajay Swaroop, Chairman of SGRH, she is undergoing treatment with antibiotics for systemic infection,” the hospital said in a statement. She "is showing response to treatment", it added. Earlier, the hospital noted that the doctors are conducting further investigations to check for possible infection in the stomach and urinary tract.Also Read: COVID Variant BA.3.2 Spreads To 23 Countries: Is The Variant Under Monitoring A Cause Of Worry? What Is A Systemic Infection? Systemic infection occurs in the bloodstream and affects the entire body, rather than a single organ or body part. It occurs when pathogens like bacteria, viruses, or fungi enter the bloodstream and travel to multiple organs and tissues. These infections can be life-threatening and common symptoms include:high fever, fatigue, rapid heart rate, confusion.They often require rapid, comprehensive medical treatment, such as systemic antibiotics or antivirals. Earlier this year, in January, Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital after she suffered respiratory discomfort. Did Delhi Pollution Make Sonia Gandhi Sick?Due to an increase in population during the peak winter season in Delhi, the 79-year-old Parliamentarian had been regular with hospital visits and check-ups. Hospital source, while speaking to the news agency PTI, said that "it is a routine admission". According to reports, she had complained of some respiratory discomfort. Once her medical examination was done, it was found that "her bronchial asthma had been mildly exacerbated", confirmed Dr. Swaroop. A hospital source told PTI that this is due to the combined effects of cold weather and pollution. As a precautionary measure, she was admitted to the hospital for further observation and treatment. The physicians who were treating her made a decision on her discharge based on her clinical progress. Sonia Gandhi's Health History On June 7, 2025, she was admitted to the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC) in Shimla for a routine medical check-up. She was also later discharged after her medical examination. As per Naresh Chauhan, Principal Advisor (Media) to the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, she was brought in due to minor health concerns. However, he said that after being put under observation by doctors to assess her condition, she was stable. Dr. Aman Chauhan, Deputy Medical Superintendent at IGMC, said, "Her blood pressure was slightly on the higher side, but there is nothing serious. No additional tests were conducted; only routine investigations were carried out. She was not given any special medical advice because everything was perfectly fine." In the same month, on June 15, she was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital again under the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology for a stomach-related issue. Before that, she was again in the Delhi hospital on June 9 for a medical check-up.