New Approach to Newborn Care Emphasizes Kangaroo Mother Care in Kenyan Hospitals

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
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Referral Hospitals to Receive Crucial Donation for Premature Babies.

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.

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
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Partnerships Key to Managing Sickle Cell Disease and Hemophilia, Experts Say

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
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Kisumu County Develops Disability Awareness and Etiquette Booklet.

By Lorraine Anyango                                                                                                                     The Department of Information and Public Communication DIPC, Kisumu County Government, has embarked on a commendable initiative to equip public servants with knowledge and etiquette for effective interaction with persons with disabilities (PWDs). This initiative involves the development of a disability awareness and etiquette booklet, targeting all public servants within the county.
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JOOTRH Leading the Way in Waste Management

By; Lilian Ambrose, Fenny Achieng and Kevin Arubansi Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is at the forefront of improving its waste management practices. The hospital implements efficient and sustainable strategies to handle medical waste, ensuring a safe, clean, and healthy environment for everyone. Effective Segregation and Advanced Technology Kennedy Aluko, a machine
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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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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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