03/08/2026
Statement for Public Update in regard to the Status of Hon. Mayen Wol Jong, Senior Technical Advisor, Ministry of Petroleum
During the revision procedures to replace the cardiac valves originally implanted at Khartoum in 1986, the surgical team encountered significant tissue alterations, specifically extensive calcification around the old valve site.
Furthermore, there was no measurable pressure in the surrounding tissue structure to support the placement of the Resilience valves even after successful installation.
As a result, Hon. Mayen suffered irreversible failure of vital organ functions (Heart,Lungs and Liver) and is being maintained currently on mechanical life support at Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi since Saturday up to now.
While the ventilator continues to assist breathing and sustain circulation of blood, there is no meaningful recovery expected out of this. His condition remains extremely critical, and life is currently being sustained SOLELY through advanced medical support and not on his own.
As we shall return tomorrow for further update I can confirm that there is no sign of life.
Regards
Wilson Wol Wek
Former Office Manager to Hon. Mayen Wol Jong,
Agakhan University Hospital
Nairobi-Kenya