The health condition of centenarian Satyamohan Joshi has improved. Minor improvement has been observed in the health of Joshi, according to a statement issued by KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital today.

“There has been some improvement in his heartbeat problem and while he has given a normal reaction”, the statement reads. Joshi remains on antibiotics since October 9 to control the infection of pneumonia. He has been undergoing treatment at the hospital for the past 18 days.

Joshi is currently admitted to the intensive care unit of the hospital.