TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President-elect Prabowo Subianto revealed that he recently underwent surgery to repair a leg injury he sustained about four decades ago.

“As many people already know, I had two parachuting accidents on my left leg while serving in the TNI (Indonesian Military) in the 80s,” the Gerindra Party patron chief said on his Instagram account on Sunday evening, June 30, 2024.

The surgery, which took place last week, was successful. “Thank God, the team of doctors succeeded in carrying out the medical treatment to repair the injuries I suffered a week ago,” he added.

The surgery was performed at the National Defense Central Hospital (RSPPN) Panglima Besar Soedirman in Bintaro, South Jakarta. The hospital was inaugurated in February 2024 by President Joko Widodo alias Jokowi and Prabowo himself as Defense Minister.

Prabowo highlighted that the surgery was a major operation and acknowledged the potential risks involved. He was aware that his life was at stake during the surgery but believed that the medical treatment was essential to enable him to fulfill his state duties more effectively.

Prabowo is scheduled to be inaugurated as the new President replacing Jokowi on October 20, 2024. “God willing, I will be even more ready to serve the country and the people of Indonesia in the future,” the former special forces commander said.

Prabowo thanked the entire team of doctors and medical personnel for their reliable and professional treatment. The team of doctors includes retired Brigadier General Dr. Robert Hutauruk, Colonel Dr. Sunaryo, and Dr. Siska Widayati, assisted by Dr. Thomas and all the nurses and medical personnel at RSPPN Panglima Besar Soedirman.

In the photo he uploaded on Instagram, Prabowo was seen receiving President Jokowi who visited him in the hospital room. “Thank you to the Indonesian President @jokowi for the moral support and prayers,” Prabowo said.

The photo also showed Prabowo's son, Ragowo Hediprasetyo Djojohadikusumo or Didit, sitting next to his father and Jokowi, and Prabowo's aide, Major Teddy Indra Wijaya.

SULTAN ABDURRAHMAN

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