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Former Kenya PM praises Ayurveda, says it brought back his daughter's eyesight

Former Kenya Prime Minister of Kenya further added that he has spoken with PM Modi about taking the Ayurveda treatment method to Africa.

Former PM of Kenya Raila Odinga, who is in India for his daughter's treatment, has praised Ayurveda for bringing his daughter's eyesight back
Former Prime Minister of Kenya Raila Odinga and PM Modi
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Published : Feb 13, 2022, 4:53 PM IST

Updated : Feb 13, 2022, 8:12 PM IST

Kochi: Former Prime Minister of Kenya Raila Odinga, who is in India for his daughter's treatment, has praised Ayurveda for bringing his daughter's eyesight back and said his daughter could now see "almost everything".

Talking to ANI while in Kochi, Raila Odinga said, "I came to India for my daughter's eye treatment in Kochi, Kerala. After three weeks of treatment, there was a substantial improvement in her eyesight. It was a big surprise for my family that our daughter could see almost everything".

Former Kenya Prime Minister of Kenya further added that he has spoken with PM Modi about taking the Ayurveda treatment method to Africa.

"By using these traditional medicines, she (his daughter) finally has her eyesight back and this gave us a lot of confidence. I have discussed with PM Modi to bring this treatment method (Ayurveda) to Africa and use our indigenous plants for therapeutics".

After meeting with the former Kenya PM, PM Modi took to Twitter to say that he fondly remembered the duo's past interactions.

  • Delighted to receive my friend H.E. Raila Amolo Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya. I fondly recollect my past interactions with him in India and Kenya.

    India and Kenya enjoy strong bilateral relations and we welcome further strengthening of our ties. pic.twitter.com/vz39ij5y4f

    — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2022 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

Kochi: Former Prime Minister of Kenya Raila Odinga, who is in India for his daughter's treatment, has praised Ayurveda for bringing his daughter's eyesight back and said his daughter could now see "almost everything".

Talking to ANI while in Kochi, Raila Odinga said, "I came to India for my daughter's eye treatment in Kochi, Kerala. After three weeks of treatment, there was a substantial improvement in her eyesight. It was a big surprise for my family that our daughter could see almost everything".

Former Kenya Prime Minister of Kenya further added that he has spoken with PM Modi about taking the Ayurveda treatment method to Africa.

"By using these traditional medicines, she (his daughter) finally has her eyesight back and this gave us a lot of confidence. I have discussed with PM Modi to bring this treatment method (Ayurveda) to Africa and use our indigenous plants for therapeutics".

After meeting with the former Kenya PM, PM Modi took to Twitter to say that he fondly remembered the duo's past interactions.

  • Delighted to receive my friend H.E. Raila Amolo Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya. I fondly recollect my past interactions with him in India and Kenya.

    India and Kenya enjoy strong bilateral relations and we welcome further strengthening of our ties. pic.twitter.com/vz39ij5y4f

    — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2022 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">
Last Updated : Feb 13, 2022, 8:12 PM IST
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