Story by Lorraine Opondo and Photos by Ondari Ogega The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has taken a significant leap toward becoming a Level 6A facility following the acquisition of a massive consignment of ultra-modern surgical and critical care equipment. The upgrade, comprising 92 distinct line items supplied by Sunview Medipro...
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega Medical experts are raising a vital alarm over a common habit among healthcare professionals that could be fueling the spread of deadly, drug-resistant “superbugs” within the community: the practice of wearing hospital scrubs in public spaces. While often seen as a badge of professional identity or...
Story by Ian Obadha and Photos by Ondari Ogega After weeks of anguish and continuous searching, a family from Kajulu has finally been reunited with their 29-year-old daughter, Jackline Toya, who had been missing since January 25th 2026. Jackline, who lives with speech difficulties and occasional memory lapses, had gone missing before; but always found...
Story and Photos by Lorraine Anyango The fight against neonatal mortality in Western Kenya has received a significant boost as the Bili Ruler, a low-cost and highly effective diagnostic tool, is changing outcomes for newborns. By enabling early detection of jaundice, the device is proving to be a game-changer in clinical settings where expensive laboratory...
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photo by Lorraine Faith Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) wishes to notify members of the public that there are currently forty-seven (47) unclaimed bodies lying at the hospital farewell home. Of these: • 32 are male adults, including two (2) children with one aged 2 years •...
Story by Lorraine Anyango and Photos by Ian Obadha Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is celebrating the successful delivery of “Baby Miracle”—one of fewer than 30 such births ever documented worldwide. What makes the case extraordinary is that the infant survived a rare form of ectopic pregnancy known as a ‘true’ abdominal...
Story Lorraine Anyango and Photos by Ian Obadha Mercy Aduke cradles her newborn, nicknamed ‘Baby Miracle,’ with a look of disbelief and profound gratitude. In her arms is a child who defied the laws of biology, surviving an abdominal ectopic pregnancy—a rare and life-threatening condition where the foetus develops outside the uterus. For eight months,...
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega For many people living with sickle cell disease, survival is no longer the only goal. The growing focus among clinicians and patient advocates is now shifting toward long-term management that allows patients to live healthier, more stable lives while reducing the frequency of painful crises and...
Story by Lorraine Anyango and Photos by Ondari Ogega Malnutrition is a silent but primary driver of child mortality, contributing to an estimated 50% of all child deaths. A New- research from the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) network has revealed a deepening health crisis where nutritional deficiencies are claiming the lives of...
Story by Lorraine Anyango and Photos by Ondari Ogega A global research initiative is providing a clearer picture of the health challenges facing mothers and infants in Western Kenya. The Pregnancy Risk, Infant Surveillance, and Measurement Alliance (PRISMA) study, a collaborative effort involving the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and George Washington University, recently shared...
