By Lorraine Anyango. Kisumu County is taking a significant step towards ensuring the well-being of children with disabilities in times of crisis. The county is implementing a two-year program, the Humanitarian Inclusivity Program (HIP), funded by the Innovation Norway and implemented by UNICEF. This initiative aims to bridge the gap in data, systems, and support

By Lorraine Anyango Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) celebrates another medical marvel! A recent delivery wasn’t your typical case. This miracle involved a rare condition called an abdominal pregnancy. What is an abdominal pregnancy? It’s when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, often in the abdomen. This is very serious, happening

 By Lorraine Anyango A group of 20 cyclists, led by Dr. Jesse Lemmen, a medical doctor and Ph.D. student specializing in pediatric oncology, pedaled their way into Kisumu after completing a 100-kilometer journey from Eldoret. Their mission? To raise awareness about childhood cancer, a growing concern in the region. The team was met with a

The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is issuing a notice regarding unclaimed bodies currently held in the hospital mortuary. Bodies Unclaimed for More Than Three Months This notice pertains to all bodies that have been unclaimed in the JOOTRH mortuary for a period exceeding three months. These bodies are subject to disposal

Transforming the Landscape of Sickle Cell Disease and Hemophilia Progress, Challenges, and Future Resolve Dates: June 12th-14th, 2024 Location: Ciala Resort, Kisumu, Kenya This important conference will bring together patients, healthcare providers, policymakers, and advocates to discuss the latest advancements in sickle cell disease and hemophilia management. Topics will include: Register as a Delegate: https://www.kisumu.go.ke/icsch-2023-2/

By Matilda AtienoOver the past decade, there has been strong progress globally against malaria in the country with increased efforts to prevent and treat malaria. In Kenya where malaria is endemic, government and development partners have stepped up efforts to increase people’s access to insecticide-treated mosquito nets, among other prevention measures. The counties highly affected

By Lorraine Anyango.  The long-awaited elevation of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) to a level six facility received a significant boost after Cabinet Secretary for Health, Nakhumicha S. Wafula, pledged to look into the matter. Fast-Track Commitment: This move holds particular importance, as JOOTRH is currently the only county-managed hospital at this