Kisumu County Food Systems Assessment Validation Workshop

The County Government of Kisumu in collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) organized a two-day workshop as from the 29th to 30th September 2022 to validate the food assessment report and define a road map for the development of the Kisumu Food Strategy, under the Urban Food Systems Project. The workshop held at the
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Agri-Nutrition Conference

The ongoing lake region Agri Nutrition forum in Kisumu is one of the most important conferences seeking to push for nutrition prioritization and eradication of malnutrition in Kenya. The commitment by the current government to completely eradicate malnutrition in the next five years inspires hope among nutrition stakeholders that a lasting solution can be found
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Kisumu Marks World Contraception Day 2022

By Matilda Atieno Residents of Rabuor in Kisumu County today joined the world in marking contraception day, with celebrations hosted at Rabuor Sub-County hospital in Nyando. World contraception day is aimed at raising awareness about the importance of contraception, how access to contraception is important, why being able to use contraception is part of an
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New Partners, Health Goals.

by Lorraine Anyango The United Cities and Local Governments in Africa (UCLGA) did not just hold the Africities in Kisumu County, it’s now facilitating a partnership that will enhance access to quality health in the very region.    This partnership between the Regional Council of Rabat-Sale-Kenitra in Morocco has also been carried out in conjunction with
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Medication Without Harm.

By Jeremiah Ongili and Beryl Okendo  Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral (JOOTRH) marked the world patients safely day sensitizing its staff on medication without harm. The event supported by the ministry of health also delved into ways of handling patients safely. During the event, the Nursing Director Mrs. Teresa Okwiri, acknowledged that medical practitioners
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Managing Sickle Cell

By Beryl Okendo and Jeremiah Ongili. Accessibility and affordability of sickle cell medication in syrup form suitable for children is a challenge in the management of blood disorders. The medication available in most public facilities is designed for adults, forcing pediatricians to use medicine prescribed for adults with sickle cell to treat children with sickle
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Infants Savior.

By Beryl Okendo and Jeremiah Ongili and Beryl Alaka. It was an honor for Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) to host one of the most celebrated scientific innovators in the world, Dr. Thomas Burke. Dt Burke was accompanied by a team from the manufacturers of most of the regularly used medical equipment
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Fighting sickle cell together

By Jeremiah Ongili and Beryl Okendo The multi-sectoral approach dubbed ‘Zero sickle cell’ has joined forces to create awareness of sickle cell disease this September.  The stakeholders include Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), Ramogi Tv, Kisumu regional bank, Kenya red cross, Tumaini sickle cell organization, West Kenya sickle cell support group, and
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Children at Obama ward smile.

By Jeremiah Ongili and Beryl Okendo.  JOOTRH today received a team from the Lions Clubs Kisumu Host who came to make a difference at the hospital by bringing joy to the children of Obama. Lions Clubs Kisumu Host is a branch of the Lions International Club whose headquarters are based in Oak Brook, Illinois, U.S.,
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