Laparoscopy Camp at JOOTRH Benefits Patients, Health Workers

By Lorraine Anyango.  Surgeons, nurses, medical, and clinical officers who acquired basic laparoscopy skills during a recent inaugural camp at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) have praised the initiative as a valuable learning experience. The camp, a joint effort by Laparoscopy Mashinani and JOOTRH, saw up to 30 patients benefit from minimally
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Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has infused technology to aid in faster testing of Tuberculosis (TB).

By Ogenda Onderi.In a monitoring and progress update tour of the JOOTRH, The manager National TB Program, Dr. Immaculate Kathure has applauded the facility for its fast-turnaround time in TB testing-which feeds into the fights against the respiratory disease.Dr. Kathure said the employing of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered testing machine has made testing faster
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Kisumu Amplifies the Right to Reproductive Choice During World Contraception Day

By Matilda Atieno The Kisumu Department of Health today, in recognition of World Contraception Day, raised awareness about contraception and the right for all individuals to make their own reproductive decisions. The County reaffirmed unwavering commitment to advancing reproductive health and rights for all, particularly women and adolescents. This year’s theme, ” Contraception Choices: The
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Renewed Hope.

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
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A Call for Inclusive Action: Empowering Women with Disabilities.

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
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  JOOTRH Performs Groundbreaking Cervical Corpectomy Surgery.

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
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Making Neurosurgery a Routine Procedure.

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,
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JOOTRHs’ Elevation Journey to a Parastatal

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
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The inaugural Lake Region Digital Health Conference (LRDHC) is coming to Kisumu, Kenya on October 16th & 17th, 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
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