18 years of pain ended.
Monday, 03 February 2025
story by Sherine Atieno and photo by Ogega Ondari. Eunice Adhiambo, a 49-year-old resident of Nyahera, Kisumu, is overwhelmed with gratitude after undergoing a life-changing neurosurgical procedure. After enduring 18 years of debilitating pain, Ms. Adhiambo has undergone successful spinal surgery at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH). “I had lost hope, “I
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JOOTRH Boosts Healthcare with New A&E, Dialysis Machines, and Ambitious Strategy.
Friday, 31 January 2025
The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has significantly upgraded its services with the launch of a new Accident and Emergency Unit, advanced dialysis machines, and a comprehensive five-year strategic plan. Kisumu County Deputy Governor Dr. Mathews Owili presided over the triple launch, marking a major step towards establishing JOOTRH as a leading
Hope for Hope: Five-Year-Old Awaits Life-Changing Surgery.
Tuesday, 28 January 2025
Baby Hope, a jovial five-year-old with a bright smile, is among three children currently admitted to Ward 9 at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), awaiting a life-changing neurosurgical procedure during the ongoing Neuro Camp. Her mother, Ms. Judith Adhiambo, clings to hope as she prays for a successful surgery that will finally
Miral Welfare Foundation Brings Light to Pupils’ Lives.
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
pupils receive solar lamps from the Miral Welfare Foundation. By Lorraine Anyango. In many parts of the world, millions of children are forced to study under the dim, flickering light of candles and kerosene lamps. This harsh reality not only hampers their academic performance but also poses serious health risks. To address this pressing issue
Siaya Man Finds Relief at JOOTRH After Decades of Pain.
Friday, 22 November 2024
By Sherine Atieno. Siaya County resident Joseph Onyango Opondo, 50, has finally found relief after two decades of enduring excruciating pain. A former driver, Opondo’s life took a turn in 2001 when he began experiencing numbness and severe pain in his legs. “It started with a tingling sensation that gradually worsened,” Opondo recalls. “The pain
One-Year-Old Bruno Faces Brain Surgery with Hope at JOOTRH Camp.
Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Bruno’s mother, Miss Lilian Awour, is holding her son at JOOTRH ahead of the operation.Photos by Ondari Ogega. By Sherine Atieno. In the hushed moments before surgery, one-year-old Bruno Victor clung tightly to his mother’s arms, his tiny fingers a beacon of strength in a time of uncertainty. A shadow of concern clouded his usually
Government Steps Up to Lower Chemotherapy Costs, Expands Access.
Monday, 18 November 2024
By Lorraine Anyango. The Ministry of Health is taking significant strides to reduce the cost of chemotherapy treatment for patients enrolled in the Social Health Authority (SHA) program. Currently, patients in Nairobi are benefiting from direct access to chemotherapy drugs, a move that has significantly lowered treatment costs. “The government is actively negotiating with pharmaceutical
Kisumu Marks World Prematurity Day, Calls for Prevention.
Friday, 15 November 2024
By Lorraine Anyango. Kisumu County observed World Prematurity Day with a call to reduce premature births, a leading cause of child mortality under five years of age, accounting for 16%. The colorful celebration, held at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) , brought together preterm mothers and healthcare professionals. The event emphasized
Local Health Workers Empowered to Combat Child Mortality.
Tuesday, 05 November 2024
Ms Janet Agaya ,CHAMPS Coordinator . By Lorraine Anyango. A five-day training workshop is underway for health workers from Kisumu and Siaya counties, aimed at strengthening their capacity to analyze and utilize data to improve child health outcomes. The initiative, led by the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) program, seeks to translate research