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JOOTRH Takes a Stand for Mental Health Awareness.

By Sherine Atieno In a proactive move towards promoting mental well-being, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has launched a comprehensive initiative to coincide with World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2024. To ensure early detection of mental health issues among its staff and the wider community, JOOTRH will administer a user-friendly

Kisumu County Pushes for Patient-Centered Care as Refferal Strategy Takes Shape.

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

Celebrating 30th Anniversary-KEFEADO

By Matilda Atieno The county government today joined the Kenya Female Advisory Organization (KEFEADO) to mark its 30th year of service to the community in a celebration held at the Kisumu Museum. Staff, residents, and guests commemorated this special occasion offering a chance to look back on three decades of success and forward toward the future.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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