JOOTRHs’ Elevation Journey to a Parastatal

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
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Kisumu County Midwives Pledge Respectful Maternal Care.

By Lorraine Anyango and Sherine Atieno.  In a significant step towards improving maternal health outcomes, midwives from across the county have committed to treating mothers with dignity and kindness. Led by Dr. Don Sunday Ogolla, Director of Medical Services, and Mr. Fredrick Olouch, Director of Public Health, the midwives signed a pledge at a ceremony
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   JOOTRH Acquires Fundus Camera, Boosts Eye Care

By Lorraine Anyango Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has significantly enhanced its ophthalmology services with the acquisition of a state-of-the-art Fundus Camera. Donated by The Fred Hollows Foundation and in partnership with Novartis, the camera will enable the hospital to accurately and promptly diagnose eye diseases. The Fundus Camera captures high-resolution images
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Patients Retention .

By Lorraine Anyango.                                                                                                                         Kisumu is grappling with a critical challenge in its fight against cancer: a significant number of patients are dropping out of treatment before completion. This alarming trend was highlighted during a recent visit by Roche Pharmaceuticals’ Vice President, Maturin Tchoumi, who emphasized the need for urgent interventions to address the issue.  
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JOOTRH Prime Care Center Opens Doors, Offering Specialized Care at Affordable Rates.

By Lorraine Anyango. The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) officially unveiled its highly anticipated Prime Care Center (PCC) in a ceremony presided over by Kisumu Governor, Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o. Governor Nyong’o commended the recent improvements made at JOOTRH and pledged his government’s commitment to elevate the hospital’s status to a parastatal.
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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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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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