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
- Published in Department of Water, News Item
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
- Published in Education, Education, ICT & HRD, Health, News Item
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
Advancing Digital Health in the Counties.
Wednesday, 16 October 2024
By Lorraine Anyango The ongoing Lake Region Digital Health conference has underscored the critical role of technology in transforming healthcare delivery in the region. Participants emphasized the need to integrate digitally inclined staff into county health departments to accelerate the digital health agenda. A key focus of the conference was the potential of localizing digital
Restoring River Auji in Kisumu
Tuesday, 15 October 2024
River Auji, which until in the recent past was covered with lush vegetation, charming scenery and clear waters; perfect for leisure walks and sightseeing, today, is affected by pollution due to domestic waste disposal along the banks, which not only threaten the health of the residents, but also affects the quality of water Coupled with
- Published in Agriculture, Environment
Kisumu County Gears Up for Holistic Early Childhood Development.
Tuesday, 15 October 2024
Kisumu County is poised to revolutionize early childhood education with the imminent implementation of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Act 2023. The Act, designed to ensure a comprehensive and nurturing upbringing for children, is currently undergoing final regulatory processes. According to Mr. Bovince Ochieng’, the Chief Officer for Education, Technical Training, Innovation, and Social Services,