Kampala, (UG):- Kampala Lord Mayor, Mr Erias Lukwago is set to undergo spinal surgery in New Delhi after he was flown to India’s capital on Wednesday afternoon for the operation.
DailyExpress understands that Lord Mayor Lukwago will be treated from Medanta Mediclinic Cybercity, in New Delhi on the recommendation and referral of Mulago Hospital’s Spine Surgeon and Consultant Orthopaedic, Dr Norbert Orwotho.
Dr Orwotho, in the April 13 medical report said the patient needed the surgery as soon as possible after scans which caused chronic pain on his left upper limb about two months earlier prompted him to visit Rubaga and Nakasero hospitals in Kampala.
Lukwago, was, according to the report, subjected to a number of medical investigations, where he was diagnosed with C6-7 cervical discopathy, and was immediately initiated on various treatments, including pain medication, neuropathic drugs and physiotherapy with minimal relief.
“Mr Lukwago Erias has not responded to conservative treatment with pain medication and physiotherapy. He is recommended for surgical decompression with spinal fusion to relieve his severe symptoms,” Dr Orwotho’s report reads in part.
Why Surgery in India?
Dr Rishabh Kedia and Dr Varindera Paul Singh, both Consultant Neurosurgeons at Medanta Mediclinic, Dr Henry G. Mwebesa, the director general of health services at the Ministry of Health, said Mr Lukwago was referred to India because of lack of enough operative capacity to conduct the surgery in the country.
“He will travel with one attendant, his brother and Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has committed to meet the costs related to his travel, treatment and stay while in India. Please find attached, the letter of commitment for ease of reference,” reads part of the letter seen by this publication.
The Uganda Medical Board subsequently approved Lukwago’s travel to India for the surgery, with Dr Orwotho saying the Lord Mayor is in a good general state but feels severe radicular pain.
Lukwago’s close family members confirmed the news of his departure to the Asian country and said the Lord Mayor is set to spend between three weeks and one month in the capital depending on how fast the treatment will be done.
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