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The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is hosting a FREE Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery Medical Camp from May 26th to May 31st, 2024. Does your child or someone you know have a cleft lip or palate? Cleft surgery can dramatically improve a child’s ability to eat, speak, and breathe. This free

JOOTRH Prime Care Center Opens its Doors, Offering Specialized Care at Affordable Rates.

by Lorraine Anyango and Sherine Atieno. The JOOTRH Prime Care Center (PCC) is open as today May 6th, 2024, providing residents of Kisumu County and surrounding regions with access to specialized healthcare services in a private setting at subsidized costs. This timely beginning caters to the needs of those who will soon lose their comprehensive

COUNTY RECRUITS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION OFFICERS TO BOLSTER FOOD SECURITY

In a significant move aimed at fortifying the county’s food and nutrition security agenda, Kisumu County Government today conducted an induction ceremony for its newly recruited agricultural extension officers at the Maseno Agricultural Training Centre. The ceremony, presided over Deputy Governor Dr.Mathew Owili , marks a pivotal step towards enhancing agricultural practices and fostering better

Kisumu County to Join Groundbreaking Study on Causes of Death in Adults Living with HIV

by Lorraine Anyango Kisumu County is set to participate in a groundbreaking new study led by Emory’s Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) program. This research aims to identify the specific causes of death among adults living with HIV in the region. The study comes amidst a growing population of older adults living with
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Kisuma Festival Wraps Up in Kisumu Central After Eight Days of Auditions in The Sub-Counties

By Matilda Atieno The second edition of the Kisuma Arts and Cultural Festival wrapped up successfully after the County Department of Sports, Culture, Gender and Youth Affairs held auditions in every Sub-County for the one-day showcase of the best cultural and contemporary performances from residents. Every year, Kisumu County plays host to the Kisuma Arts

Reviving Coffee Farming in Kisumu

Kisumu County has embarked on reviving Coffee Farming as a means to spur economic growth in the region. Farmers from Nyakach Cooperative Society today received 8,000 Coffee seedlings courtesy of Agriculture Food Authority (AFA) The distribution of the seedlings to the farmers was spearheaded by the PS for Trade, Mr. Alfred Kombudo together with the

Kisumu County Champions Inclusion with Program for Children with Disabilities.

By Lorraine Anyango. Kisumu County is taking a significant step towards ensuring the well-being of children with disabilities in times of crisis. The county is implementing a two-year program, the Humanitarian Inclusivity Program (HIP), funded by the Innovation Norway and implemented by UNICEF. This initiative aims to bridge the gap in data, systems, and support

Kisumu County Strengthens Collaboration for Disability Inclusion.

by Lorraine Anyango Kisumu County is a proud member of the Regional Collaborative Hub, a forum dedicated to advancing disability inclusion across various sectors. Ms. Carolyn Agwanda, Advisor to the Governor on Disability, represented the county at a recent forum meeting. A Platform for Collaboration: The Hub brings together stakeholders from various backgrounds: Shared Goals,

Baby Miracle Beats the Odds in Rare Abdominal Pregnancy at JOOTRH!

By Lorraine Anyango Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) celebrates another medical marvel! A recent delivery wasn’t your typical case. This miracle involved a rare condition called an abdominal pregnancy. What is an abdominal pregnancy? It’s when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, often in the abdomen. This is very serious, happening

Cyclists Pedal for Hope in Fight Against Childhood Cancer.

 By Lorraine Anyango A group of 20 cyclists, led by Dr. Jesse Lemmen, a medical doctor and Ph.D. student specializing in pediatric oncology, pedaled their way into Kisumu after completing a 100-kilometer journey from Eldoret. Their mission? To raise awareness about childhood cancer, a growing concern in the region. The team was met with a

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