Raila in India for His Daughter Rosemary Odinga's Treatment

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga is in India for his daughter Rosemary Odinga’s eye treatment.

Nation reports that Rosemary is admitted to Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Hospital and Research Center in Koothattukulum in Kerala State, South India.

Rosemary became partially blind in 2017 after she was diagnosed with aneurysms and a brain tumor, which was later removed in China after initially seeking treatment in South Africa. She has since been undergoing routine check-ups.

“Now in February 2022, Rosemary is again at Sreedhareeyam with her family for the follow-up treatment and evaluations. We are humbled to share the experience of Rosemary and extremely happy for them,” read a statement released by the hospital.

Dr. Narayanan Namboothiri, the hospital’s chief physician said Rosemary will be at the facility for some days as she undergoes various eye care treatments prescribed in the traditional ayurvedic system.

Sreedhareeyam Hospital has been offering ayurvedic eye care traditionally for nearly 300 years, according to its website.

Ayurvedic medicine is one of the world’s oldest medical systems and remains one of India’s traditional health care systems. Ayurvedic treatment combines products, mainly derived from plants, with diet, exercise, and lifestyle.

Before flying to India, Raila, who is eyeing the presidency in the August 9th elections, attended the African Union heads of state summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia last week.