From Struggle to Smiles

By: Fenny Achieng Otieno Jacinta watched over her son, Lawrence, a peaceful rhythm rising and falling in his tiny chest with each breath. He lay in the sterile hospital bed, a stark contrast to the life-changing surgery he’d undergone just yesterday. The free camp organized by Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) had
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A Second Smile: Thanks to the Free Surgical Campaign

By: Sherine Atieno Caroline Atieno’s heart overflows with gratitude. A wide smile, a silent “thank you,” speaks volumes about her journey. Her three-month-old daughter, Angela, recently underwent a successful cleft lip surgery at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) thanks to a collaborative effort between the Kenya Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic
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Margret Aoko’s Fight for Killian’s Smile.

By Sherick Omondi . Margret Aoko clutched her 1-year-old son, Killian, close as they waited in ward 9 of the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) . The hospital, a hive of activity with patients and medical staff, offered Aoko a beacon of hope – a free surgery to mend Killian’s cleft lip
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Free Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery Camp Offers New Beginnings

By Sherine Atieno. Free Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery Camp Offers New Beginnings The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is bringing hope to children with cleft lip and palate conditions through a free surgical campaign. Partnering with the Kenya Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (KSPRAS), Smile Train, and the University
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Bridging the Gap: Inclusive Early Childhood Education for Children with Disabilities in Kisumu.

By Lorraine Anyango                                                                                                                         A technical working group comprising various stakeholders from Nonstate actors, the National and the County government of Kisumu through support from Cheshire Disability Services Kenya is making great strides towards a more inclusive future with its Inclusive Early Childhood Development and Education (IECDE) Project. Launched in August 2022, the project tackles
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Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital Earns Level 6 Compliance Rating.

By Lorraine Anyango.                                                                                                                   The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has been found compliant with the norms and standards for a level 6 hospital in Kenya. This positive evaluation comes from a recent inspection by the Kenya Health Professional Oversight Authority. (KHPOA) Inspection Results and Upgrade Recommendation KHPOA scored JOOTRH at 85%, recognizing
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Kisumu Welcomes New Midwives Branch with Focus on Green Practices.

The Midwives Association of Kenya (MAK) celebrated the culmination of Midwives Week in Kisumu with the official launch of their Kisumu branch. The event, held at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), highlighted the association’s commitment to both quality midwifery care and environmental sustainability. Planting Seeds for a Healthier Future Kisumu midwives
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Restore Smiles , Change Lives.

The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is hosting a FREE Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery Medical Camp from May 26th to May 31st, 2024. Does your child or someone you know have a cleft lip or palate? Cleft surgery can dramatically improve a child’s ability to eat, speak, and breathe. This free
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JOOTRH Prime Care Center Opens its Doors, Offering Specialized Care at Affordable Rates.

by Lorraine Anyango and Sherine Atieno. The JOOTRH Prime Care Center (PCC) is open as today May 6th, 2024, providing residents of Kisumu County and surrounding regions with access to specialized healthcare services in a private setting at subsidized costs. This timely beginning caters to the needs of those who will soon lose their comprehensive
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