Story by Faith Okech and Esther Akinyi “I would feel dizzy and sometimes notice blood on the tissue after visiting the toilet. There was also a protrusion from the rectal area that would come out and become bigger, and I often had to push it back inside.”` For years, these symptoms were a source of...
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega Upcoming scientific commentary highlights hidden factors driving recurrent Ebola outbreaks and the need for stronger healthcare preparedness As countries continue strengthening preparedness against emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, a microbiologist at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is calling for greater vigilance among healthcare...
Story by Stacy Owino and Photos by Ian Obadha “After treatment, he can now stand and walk well.” The words are simple, but for Joy Munagi, a resident of Nyalenda in Kisumu, they represent months of perseverance, sleepless nights, and unwavering hope. Today, as the world marks World Clubfoot Day, Ms. Munagi looks at her...
Story by Elizabeth Achieng and Melisha Mbai and Photos by Ian Obadha A successful colorectal surgery has given 54-year-old Tom Ooko, a resident of Mamboleo in Kisumu County, a renewed sense of hope and a chance to reclaim his life after nearly two years of pain and discomfort. The procedure, performed during the ongoing colorectal...
Story by Elizabeth Achieng and Photos by Philister Adhiambo When Loicer Atieno gave birth to her daughter, Winnie Noela, what should have been a moment of joy quickly turned into one of fear and uncertainty. Born extremely premature and weighing just 600 grams, baby Winnie was so tiny and fragile that she was immediately admitted...
Story by Joy Vallary and Photos by Lorraine Faith Triumph Amid Complications At just six months pregnant, 29-year-old Belinda Mukolwe from Manyatta, Kisumu, feared she could lose both her life and that of her unborn baby after developing severe complications linked to preeclampsia. She was referred from a private health facility to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga...
Story by Eddah Macharia and Photos by Lorraine Faith Cradling her one-year-old son during a therapy session at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), Mary Atieno reflects on the difficult journey her family has faced since the child was born with cerebral palsy. What began as fear, uncertainty, and endless questions gradually turned...
Story by Juliet Vyola and Photos by Lorraine Faith The human skin is often misunderstood. To most people, a rash is simply irritation, a dark patch just another mark, or persistent itching something easy to ignore. Yet the skin is one of the body’s clearest indicators of health, often revealing infections, allergies, immune disorders, chronic...
Story by Mercy Chloe, Philister Adhiambo and Carolyne Nyongesa Their speed, precision, and split-second decisions on the road can mean the difference between life and death for the patients they carry. While any licensed driver can manage steering, accelerating, and braking, driving an ambulance is an entirely different discipline. The difference lies in the psychological...
Story by Ian Obadha nad Photos by Ondari Ogega The numbers will grow, and the transformation will be documented. Following the launch of advanced full-mouth restoration services, a young boy living with cerebral palsy has become the latest beneficiary. The newly installed equipment is not just sitting idle; specialists are actively using it to change...
