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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Kisumu County Pushes for Patient-Centered Care as Refferal Strategy Takes Shape.

By Sherine Atieno. Kisumu County is poised to launch a comprehensive referral strategy aimed at strengthening its healthcare system and improving patient outcomes. The draft strategy, currently in the final stages of validation, was a key focus of a recent meeting held at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH). Prioritizing Patients, Bolstering
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Over 600 set to benefit at the free eye surgery camp at Jaramogi Oginga Teaching & Referral Hospital (JOOTRH).

By Ongenga Ondari. While launching the camp, Kisumu Deputy Governor Dr Mathew Owili extended his appreciation to the facility’s partnership with Pankaj Foundation and Laxmanbahi Free Eye Hospital for the exercise that will bring a lasting change to residents’ lives. “In addition to the 600 expected number of surgery beneficiaries, the week-long screening process covering
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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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