In 2022, Samburu County Referral Hospital experienced a rapid increase in patients. Despite the influx, people received SIGN Surgery within three days of their arrival. As of April 2025, Samburu County Referral Hospital has treated 315 people.
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) has become Kenya’s second-largest public hospital, serving an area of 26 million people. Patients travel 6, 12, or even 24 hours to reach the hospital. MTRH has helped more than 3600 people walk again.
Since August 2019, St. Orsola Hospital Matiri has grown into the busiest SIGN Program in Kenya, operating seven days a week to meet the needs of the community. More than 1600 people have received SIGN Surgery at St. Orsola.
Dr. Daniel Sciuto (second from right) began his time in Samburu County studying infectious diseases. As time went on, he noticed an overwhelming number of trauma patients. This observation led Dr. Sciuto to seek a partnership with SIGN.
Dr. Giuseppe Gaido (left) has established an impressive program for treating complex cases for the poorest of Kenya’s patients. Using SIGN, Dr. Gaido performs surgery on most patients within 24 hours of their arrival.
Dr. Geofrey Ngetich is the first SIGN sponsored surgeon to complete a one-year spine fellowship at Hamilton General Hospital and McMaster University in Canada. He has returned to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital to lead their spine care center.
Dr. Jocelyn Mutwiri has dedicated her life to treating people in Meru, Kenya. Her SIGN journey started when she joined Cottolengo Mission Hospital. She is now the Program Manager of Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital.