Laparoscopy Offers Hope for Women Struggling with Infertility at JOOTRH.
Tuesday, 24 September 2024
By Lorraine Anyango. For Milka Achieng,33, (not her real name), the past nine years have been a heartbreaking journey marked by 15 miscarriages. Each loss, occurring before the eighth week of pregnancy, has left her yearning for a child. Determined to find answers, Achieng has sought medical advice from various gynecologists, undergone numerous tests, and
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Renewed Hope.
Thursday, 19 September 2024
Ms Jackline Akoth recovering after surgery at JOOTRH. By Sherine Atieno. Jacklin Akoth’s life transformed in ways she never imagined, perhaps “miraculously” as she attests. This is after undergoing a life-changing surgery performed by the Neurosurgical camp specialists at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH). Akoth was once a vibrant woman who was
A Call for Inclusive Action: Empowering Women with Disabilities.
Thursday, 19 September 2024
By Lorraine Anyango A multi-sectoral training forum recently convened in Kisumu County, Kenya, to create a more inclusive world for women with disabilities. The event, supported by the Women Challenge to Challenge organization, brought together stakeholders from various counties and duty bearers to discuss challenges, opportunities, and strategies for empowering women with disabilities. Participants from
JOOTRH Performs Groundbreaking Cervical Corpectomy Surgery.
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
Dr.Bethwel Raore and Dr.Walter Adero operating a patient during the September Neurocamp 2024. in the picture also another specialist working alongside. By Lorraine Anyango. The sixth year, September Neuro Camp 2024 at JOOTRH successfully performed a rare Cervical Corpectomy surgery for the first time in the institution’s history. The procedure, led by a team of
Making Neurosurgery a Routine Procedure.
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
By Lorraine Anyango. The recent success of the September Neuro Camp 2024 at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has highlighted the potential for making neurosurgery a more accessible and routine procedure in the region. Following the camp, JOOTRH CEO Richard Lesiyampe met with a team of 12 visiting health workers from Atlanta,
JOOTRHs’ Elevation Journey to a Parastatal
Wednesday, 04 September 2024
Dr Richard Lesiyampe. CEO JOOTRH By Lorraine Anyango Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has officially transitioned from a government department to Semi-Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA).This significant milestone comes at a pivotal time as JOOTRH is implementing a comprehensive strategic plan and transformative management agenda to enhance its administrative and clinical services. JOOTRH
The inaugural Lake Region Digital Health Conference (LRDHC) is coming to Kisumu, Kenya on October 16th & 17th, 2024!. ️
Monday, 26 August 2024
Join us at the stunning Ciala Resort and dive deep into the theme: “Harnessing technology for inclusive Universal Health Coverage: Innovate, Integrate, Elevate.” Imagine a future where: Cutting-edge digital tools improve access to healthcare for everyone. Patients are empowered to take charge of their health. Public health across the Lake Region is strengthened. Don’t miss
Harnessing the Power of Technology for a Healthier Nyanza!
Friday, 23 August 2024
By Lorraine Anyango and Sherine Atieno. Experience the inaugural Lake Region Digital Health Conference (LRDHC) in the stunning lakeside setting of Ciala Resort, Kisumu, on October 16-17, 2024! This groundbreaking event marks a new era for healthcare in the Nyanza region. Dive deep into the theme “Harnessing technology for inclusive Universal Health Coverage: Innovate, Integrate,
New Face, New Life: JOOTRH Maxillofacial Services Transform Patient’s Future.
Thursday, 22 August 2024
By Lorraine Anyango and Sherine Atieno. After a decade of battling a debilitating jaw tumor, Samuel Otieno (not his real name) can finally smile again thanks to the expert care he received at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) in Kisumu. Otieno’s struggles began in 2012 with a seemingly minor toothache. However,