Nyalenda Young Turks Forum Seeks to Bridge the Gender Data and Finance Gap in Kisumu

By Matilda Atieno The CEC member for Sports, Culture, Gender and Youth Affairs Hon. Beatrice Odongo, alongside the County Commissioner Mr. Benson Leparmorijo, joined the forum convened by Nyalenda Young Turks to engage on the gender data and financing at a City hotel. The forum seeks to address the gap in gender data and financing
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Over 600 set to benefit at the free eye surgery camp at Jaramogi Oginga Teaching & Referral Hospital (JOOTRH).

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
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Laparoscopy Camp at JOOTRH Benefits Patients, Health Workers

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
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Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has infused technology to aid in faster testing of Tuberculosis (TB).

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
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Kisumu Amplifies the Right to Reproductive Choice During World Contraception Day

By Matilda Atieno The Kisumu Department of Health today, in recognition of World Contraception Day, raised awareness about contraception and the right for all individuals to make their own reproductive decisions. The County reaffirmed unwavering commitment to advancing reproductive health and rights for all, particularly women and adolescents. This year’s theme, ” Contraception Choices: The
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Laparoscopy Offers Hope for Women Struggling with Infertility at JOOTRH.

By Lorraine Anyango. For Milka Achieng,33, (not her real name), the past nine years have been a heartbreaking journey marked by 15 miscarriages. Each loss, occurring before the eighth week of pregnancy, has left her yearning for a child. Determined to find answers, Achieng has sought medical advice from various gynecologists, undergone numerous tests, and
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Kisumu County Partners with Walkabout Foundation to Donate Second Batch of 122 Wheelchairs to Residents

The Kisumu County Government, in collaboration with the international NGO Walkabout Foundation, has initiated a week-long program at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) to distribute a second batch of 122 wheelchairs to person’s with disabilities (PWDs) throughout the county. The initiative, spearheaded by the Walkabout Foundation and coordinated by the Office of
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Renewed Hope.

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
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A Call for Inclusive Action: Empowering Women with Disabilities.

By Lorraine Anyango A multi-sectoral training forum recently convened in Kisumu County, Kenya, to create a more inclusive world for women with disabilities. The event, supported by the Women Challenge to Challenge organization, brought together stakeholders from various counties and duty bearers to discuss challenges, opportunities, and strategies for empowering women with disabilities. Participants from
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