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
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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Dr.Bethwel Raore and Dr.Walter Adero operating a patient during the September Neurocamp 2024. in the picture also another specialist working alongside.     By Lorraine Anyango. The sixth year, September Neuro Camp 2024 at JOOTRH successfully performed a rare Cervical Corpectomy surgery for the first time in the institution’s history. The procedure, led by a team of
By Lorraine Anyango.  The recent success of the September Neuro Camp 2024 at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has highlighted the potential for making neurosurgery a more accessible and routine procedure in the region. Following the camp, JOOTRH CEO Richard Lesiyampe met with a team of 12 visiting health workers from Atlanta,
By Matilda Atieno The county directorate of climate change organized a sensitization workshop for Ward Climate Change Committee members to raise awareness and strengthen the capacity of stakeholders on the implementation of the County Climate Projects Action for Kisumu.  The workshop was to update WCCPC members on the status of FLLoCA projects, enhance public engagement, and
By Matilda Atieno To tackle climate change Kisumu County has started its urgent and ambitious climate actions committed to supporting mitigation and adaptation efforts towards scaling up development through financing climate resilience investments funded through the county revenue fund. Currently, Kisumu is showing promising progress as the county government increasingly accounts for climate risk investment
Dr Richard Lesiyampe. CEO JOOTRH By Lorraine Anyango Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has officially transitioned from a government department to Semi-Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA).This significant milestone comes at a pivotal time as JOOTRH is implementing a comprehensive strategic plan and transformative management agenda to enhance its administrative and clinical services. JOOTRH
During a gathering of distinguished African leaders and dignitaries at the launch of 5th Festac Festival in Kisumu County. Former President of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo delivered a powerful and emotional speech, calling for a united effort to ensure Africa’s economic liberation. As the guest speaker during the festival, he expressed deep appreciation for the commitment
At the opening ceremony of the highly anticipated Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC) 2024, Kenya’s Former Prime minister Rt Hon, Raila Odinga and an aspirant for the African Union Commission Chairmanship took the stage to deliver a rousing speech emphasizing on African unity and cultural renaissance. “It is a great pleasure to join so
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