Kisumu County Mulls Ambitious Plan to Provide Consistent Hot Meals to Early Childhood Learners.

By Lorraine Anyango. The Kisumu County Department of Education, Technical Training, Innovation, and Social Services is exploring an ambitious plan to provide hot meals consistently and sustainably to Early Childhood (ECDE) learners. The current practice of feeding approximately 45,000 children enrolled in ECD centers across the county has been sporadic, leading to dropouts whenever meals
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Lake Region Digital Health Conference Concludes Successfully.

By Lorraine Anyango. Dr. Richard Lesiyampe, CEO of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), officially closed the inaugural Lake Region Digital Health Conference, a joint initiative of Kisumu County and Homabay County. The conference, themed “Harnessing Technology for Inclusive UHC: Innovating, Integrating, and Elevating Digital Health,” brought together stakeholders and partners working at
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Digital Health: A Catalyst for Improved Healthcare Access in Communities

By Lorraine Anyango  The challenge of inadequate healthcare access within communities can be addressed through the increased distribution of digital devices to Community Health Promoters (CHPs). These devices, equipped with training manuals and refresher courses, can serve as a valuable tool for enhancing CHP knowledge and service delivery. Beyond improving access, digital devices can also
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Advancing Digital Health in the Counties.

By Lorraine Anyango The ongoing Lake Region Digital Health conference has underscored the critical role of technology in transforming healthcare delivery in the region. Participants emphasized the need to integrate digitally inclined staff into county health departments to accelerate the digital health agenda. A key focus of the conference was the potential of localizing digital
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Kisumu County Gears Up for Holistic Early Childhood Development.

Kisumu County is poised to revolutionize early childhood education with the imminent implementation of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Act 2023. The Act, designed to ensure a comprehensive and nurturing upbringing for children, is currently undergoing final regulatory processes. According to Mr. Bovince Ochieng’, the Chief Officer for Education, Technical Training, Innovation, and Social Services,
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Morris Oyola Sees Hope in Free Eye Camp

A 57-year-old resident of Chiga village, Kisumu, Morris Oyola, is among hundreds who have benefited from a free eye camp organized by Kisumu county, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in partnership with Pankaj Social Services. His life was significantly impacted by a recent cataract that developed in his right eye, hindering his ability
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Linet Auma Arigi Regains Sight After Decades of Struggle.

A 51-year-old resident of Seme, Linet Auma Arigi, has experienced a remarkable transformation after undergoing a successful cataract surgery at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH). Ms. Auma’s battle with eyesight began in her childhood when her eyes would itch, water, and blur her vision, particularly in sunlight. This made it difficult for
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THANK YOU JOOTRH.

By Sherine Atieno. Overwhelmed with gratitude, George William Otieno, a 67-year-old retired teacher from Seme, now sees a brighter future after months of struggle with cataract-related vision problems. Mr. Otieno is thrilled after undergoing a successful, swift and painless procedure to remove cataract in his left eye. Thanks to Pankaj Social Services in partnership with
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JOOTRH Takes a Stand for Mental Health Awareness.

By Sherine Atieno In a proactive move towards promoting mental well-being, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has launched a comprehensive initiative to coincide with World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2024. To ensure early detection of mental health issues among its staff and the wider community, JOOTRH will administer a user-friendly
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