Kisumu County Leverages Research to Bolster Health Programs.
Wednesday, 06 November 2024
By Lorraine Anyango. Kisumu County is taking a significant step towards improving its healthcare system by prioritizing research and data-driven decision-making. The county is currently training its health workers in data analysis and utilization, intending to generate high-quality research and inform evidence-based interventions. “Research plays a pivotal role in advancing healthcare interventions,” stated Dr. Don
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
Kisumu County and the City of Gersthofen, Germany, Sign Strategic MOU
Friday, 01 November 2024
By Yoga David In a landmark move for international collaboration, the County Government of Kisumu has formalized a partnership with the City of Gersthofen, Germany. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed at Kisumu’s City Hall by Deputy Governor Dr. Mathew Owili and Gersthofen’s Mayor Michael Wörle, cementing a shared vision for mutual growth and
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Upgrading Kuoyo and Chulaimbo Water Projects in Kisumu
Thursday, 31 October 2024
Kisumu County through partnerships is working to enhance water production and connectivity to the household level. It’s against this backdrop that plans are underway to upgrade Kuoyo and Chulaimbo Water Projects in Kisumu West Sub County, North West Kisumu Ward with support from the German Government. A team from Germany led by the Mayor Margit
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JOOTRH Receives State-of-the-Art Kitchen from UNDP.
Thursday, 24 October 2024
JOOTRH Director of Administration and Finance Joshua Okise (R) receives the keys from UNDP-Kenya Team Lead for Environment and Resilience Unit Ms.Evelyn Koech during the handover of the new modern kitchen at the facility Photo/Ondari Ogega. By Lorraine Anyango. JOOTRH Receives State-of-the-Art Kitchen from UNDP The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) infused technology in faster testing of Tuberculosis (TB)
Thursday, 24 October 2024
by Lorraine Anyango. In a monitoring and progress update tour of the JOOTRH, The Manager, of the 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 employing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered testing machine has
JOOTRH Introduces Online HDF Technology for Improved Dialysis Care.
Wednesday, 23 October 2024
By Lorraine Anyango. Patients seeking dialysis services at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) will now benefit from improved toxin clearance, reduced inflammation, and enhanced quality of life. This follows the placement of seven new Online HDF machines, a partnership that positions JOOTRH as a leader in renal care in the region. JOOTRH joins
Kisumu County Mulls Ambitious Plan to Provide Consistent Hot Meals to Early Childhood Learners.
Friday, 18 October 2024
By Lorraine Anyango. The Kisumu County Department of Education, Technical Training, Innovation, and Social Services is exploring an ambitious plan to provide hot meals consistently and sustainably to Early Childhood (ECDE) learners. The current practice of feeding approximately 45,000 children enrolled in ECD centers across the county has been sporadic, leading to dropouts whenever meals
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Lake Region Digital Health Conference Concludes Successfully.
Friday, 18 October 2024
By Lorraine Anyango. Dr. Richard Lesiyampe, CEO of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), officially closed the inaugural Lake Region Digital Health Conference, a joint initiative of Kisumu County and Homabay County. The conference, themed “Harnessing Technology for Inclusive UHC: Innovating, Integrating, and Elevating Digital Health,” brought together stakeholders and partners working at
Digital Health: A Catalyst for Improved Healthcare Access in Communities
Thursday, 17 October 2024
By Lorraine Anyango The challenge of inadequate healthcare access within communities can be addressed through the increased distribution of digital devices to Community Health Promoters (CHPs). These devices, equipped with training manuals and refresher courses, can serve as a valuable tool for enhancing CHP knowledge and service delivery. Beyond improving access, digital devices can also