Madonna on 65th birthday: I’m more determined to help others after hospital stay

Madonna developed a ‘serious bacterial infection’ which led to a several-day stay in hospital (Yui Mok/PA)

Madonna has said experiencing her own “hospitalisation” has made her “even more determined to help others”.

The US hitmaker urged her fans to donate to a charity which helps orphaned children in the African country Malawi as she celebrated her 65th birthday on Wednesday.