Governor undergoes successful spinal surgery in Kisumu

By Peter Ochieng

A governor on Monday made public his spinal surgery journey at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Refferal Hospital (JOOTRH), in Kisumu.

Addressing the press at the facility, Kisumu governor Anyang' Nyong'o said he was admitted last week and had a successful surgery, a historic one for that matter.

"On Friday, July 14, 2023, in the afternoon, I was admitted and had a very successful spinal surgery at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital. Everything has gone extremely well and I am grateful to the hospital CEO, Dr. George Rae and his team for taking very good care of me," enthusiased the county boss.

The medical procedure was spearheaded by visiting neurosurgery team led by Dr. Bethwel Raore from Atlanta, USA.

"Together with the JOOTRH team, they have proven that with adequate skill development, complex surgeries can be performed successfully right here at home. The neurosurgery team have been visiting JOOTRH regularly, annually for the past five years. We are very grateful for their commitment," Nyong'o added.

He gave the hospital what he termed as an approval stamp, for provision of quality healthcare services, after literally saving his back.

"I take this opportunity to congratulate Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital and I'm proud to give my stamp of approval to the health services you provide. I encourage you to always put the client first."

Nyong'o said his back has been restored and that he can now walk with confidence.

Dr. Raore said their plan is to make neurosurgery in Kisumu a daily occurrence.

He added that the goal, will eventually be reached through trainings and capacity building of medical staff.