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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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