Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ian Obadha Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) today joined the world in marking World Mental Health Day under the global theme “Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies.” The event brought together survivors of mental health conditions, caregivers, healthcare workers, first responders, and...
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Screen Early, Beat Cancer
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega When 23-year-old Lillian Kyalo, a student at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST), felt a small lump in her breast during a self-exam, she was alarmed. Unsure of her next step, she turned to her elder sister, Tabitha Kyalo, who is currently on...
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The Eight-Month Wait: Kisumu Breast Cancer Crisis Demands Immediate Community Action
Story by Lorraine Anyango Milka Omolo’s seven-year struggle for a breast cancer diagnosis is a stark reflection of a severe crisis facing women in Kisumu: the crippling, and often fatal, delay between noticing the first symptom and receiving definitive care. Though Milka, a 25-year-old from Kindubay, first noticed a progressive lump on her left breast...
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
FREE Breast Cancer Screening! Free breast cancer screening is here for the month of October! Jootrh is offering complimentary screenings every Tuesday and Friday through the Kisumu Breast Cancer Project. We welcome all women to take advantage of this vital opportunity. Your health is your wealth! Early detection saves lives. Don’t wait—come get screened! When:...
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Surgery Rewrote Baby Talous’ Story
Story by Ian Obadha The arrival of a newborn is a time of unparalleled joy, but for Beatrice Choni, the birth of her son, James Talou, quickly turned into a journey of fear. Born via C-section on September 19, 2025, little James was a tiny fighter, but his joy was short-lived. He was born with...
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Shining a Light on Tiny Warriors
Story and photos by Ian Obadha As Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Awareness Month drew to a close, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) celebrated the strength and resilience of premature and critically ill newborns, alongside the tireless efforts of their caregivers. The hospital marked the occasion by honoring mothers and the JOOTRH...
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Free Surgical Camp Gives Two-Year-Old a New Lease on Life
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega When two-year-old Parloma Apondi was born with omphalocele, a rare condition where some abdominal organs develop outside the body, her parents feared for her survival. This week, during the annual paediatric surgical camp at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), she finally received the...
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When a Birthday Became a Second Chance at Life
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega “If I had to pay for this surgery from my own pocket, I wouldn’t have managed to afford it,” says a deeply grateful Gladys Achieng. The 27-year-old mother from Seme now sees her son’s successful operation as a priceless birthday gift and a new chance at...
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Cancer Survivors Give Back to JOOTRH During Awareness Month.
Story by Ian Obadha and photos by Ondari Ogega As Breast Cancer Awareness Month unfolds, stories of resilience and hope emerge, particularly from cancer survivors who are now turning their personal battles into community support. These individuals are leading the charge in giving back, offering hope and tangible aid to those currently undergoing treatment. Rose...
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A Mother’s Fight for Her Daughter’s Healing
Story by Sherine Atieno and photos by Ondari Ogega Five-year-old Sheila Bahati has been living with omphalocele, a congenital (born with) condition where some of her abdominal organs developed outside the body. During the ongoing annual paediatric surgical camp at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), she finally underwent a successful surgery to...