JOOTRH LAPAROSCOPY CAMP.
Thursday, 22 August 2024
[12:15, 8/22/2024] Sherine: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital is excited to announce our Inaugural Laparoscopy Camp in partnership with Laparoscopy Mashinani! Dates: September 23rd to 26thLocation: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital Take advantage of this opportunity and register now! Screenings are currently happening during weekdays at our consultancy clinic. NHIF cover
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Kisumu County Midwives Pledge Respectful Maternal Care.
Wednesday, 21 August 2024
By Lorraine Anyango and Sherine Atieno. In a significant step towards improving maternal health outcomes, midwives from across the county have committed to treating mothers with dignity and kindness. Led by Dr. Don Sunday Ogolla, Director of Medical Services, and Mr. Fredrick Olouch, Director of Public Health, the midwives signed a pledge at a ceremony
JOOTRH Acquires Fundus Camera, Boosts Eye Care
Wednesday, 14 August 2024
By Lorraine Anyango Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has significantly enhanced its ophthalmology services with the acquisition of a state-of-the-art Fundus Camera. Donated by The Fred Hollows Foundation and in partnership with Novartis, the camera will enable the hospital to accurately and promptly diagnose eye diseases. The Fundus Camera captures high-resolution images
Patients Retention .
Thursday, 08 August 2024
By Lorraine Anyango. Kisumu is grappling with a critical challenge in its fight against cancer: a significant number of patients are dropping out of treatment before completion. This alarming trend was highlighted during a recent visit by Roche Pharmaceuticals’ Vice President, Maturin Tchoumi, who emphasized the need for urgent interventions to address the issue.
JOOTRH Prime Care Center Opens Doors, Offering Specialized Care at Affordable Rates.
Monday, 01 July 2024
By Lorraine Anyango. The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) officially unveiled its highly anticipated Prime Care Center (PCC) in a ceremony presided over by Kisumu Governor, Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o. Governor Nyong’o commended the recent improvements made at JOOTRH and pledged his government’s commitment to elevate the hospital’s status to a parastatal.
New Approach to Newborn Care Emphasizes Kangaroo Mother Care in Kenyan Hospitals
Friday, 21 June 2024
By Lorraine Anyango. Healthcare workers from five referral hospitals in Kenya recently completed a training program focused on Comprehensive Newborn Care, with a strong emphasis on a new practice called Immediate Kangaroo Mother Care (IKMC). This initiative, supported by the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, saw participation from
Referral Hospitals to Receive Crucial Donation for Premature Babies.
Friday, 21 June 2024
By Lorraine Anyango. Referral hospitals in Kisumu, Homabay, Kisii, and Kakamega counties are set to receive a critical boost in their neonatal care capacity thanks to a generous donation from the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). The donation consists of approximately 30,000 dosages of caffeine citrate, a medication essential for managing Apnea of Prematurity (AOP)
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Kenya Races Against Time to Reduce Newborn Deaths.
Thursday, 20 June 2024
By Lorraine Anyango Kenya faces a significant challenge in meeting its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) target of 12 deaths per 1,000 live births by 2030. As a result, the country needs to accelerate the reduction of neonatal mortality by 43%. Despite ten years of effort, the country only achieved a minimal 5% decrease in neonatal
Partnerships Key to Managing Sickle Cell Disease and Hemophilia, Experts Say
Friday, 14 June 2024
By Sherine Atieno “Collaboration is vital in the fight against sickle cell disease and hemophilia”, This statement was echoed by Dr. George Rae, the coordinator for the Resource Mobilization, Department of Medical Services, Public Health and Sanitation, Kisumu County. Dr. Rae spoke at the International Conference on Sickle Cell Day and Hemophilia (ICSC&H) held