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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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...
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JOOTRH Fights Against the Silent Killer of Antimicrobial Resistance
Story by Sherine Atieno and photo by Ondari Ogega Did you know that more than half of the antibiotics prescribed today may no longer work when you need them most? If you are on antibiotics, how you take them could determine whether they save your life—or fuel the global menace of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). At...
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From Years of Pain to Healing
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega For Gilbert Oyoo Aduda, a 67-year-old retired radiographer from Homa Bay, life had become a daily struggle that even the simplest daily tasks had become impossible. “There was excruciating pain at my back whenever I walked for long distances. Even a simple duty like sweeping the...
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Kenya’s First Automated Red Blood Cell Exchange in a Public Hospital
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega Today marked a historic moment at Victoria Hospital, an annex of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), where the first-ever automated red blood cell exchange (RBCx) transfusion was successfully performed in a Kenyan public facility. Powered by the newly acquired apheresis machine, this breakthrough...
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Prof. Khama Rogo Renews Push for Kisumu Comprehensive Cancer Centre
Story by Sherine Atieno and photos by Ondari Ogega Prof. Khama Rogo, founder of Sagam Community Hospital and a leading voice in global health, has renewed calls to fast-track the establishment of a comprehensive cancer centre at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH). Meeting with JOOTRH leadership and the oncology team, Prof. Rogo...
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JOOTRH Embarks on ERP Training to Digitize Operations
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has commenced training on an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system — a modern software that brings together key functions of an organization such as finance, human resources, procurement, and supply chain into one central platform. By doing...
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Sickle Cell Warrior Leads the Way
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega At 32 years of age, Michelle Omulo has lived most of her life battling the challenges of sickle cell disease. Diagnosed at the age of three, she has grown into not only a survivor but also a voice of strength and resilience for fellow warriors....
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STAFF ASSURED OF SEAMLESS TRANSITION AS JOOTRH WELCOMES NEW LEADERSHIP
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega The Technical Transition Committee has assured staff of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) that the hospital will undergo a seamless transition from a county facility to a national Level 6 referral and training institution. Committee Chair Mr. James Ntabo explained that the Ministry...
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PS Health Calls for Blood Donations, Government Rallies Support After Tragic Kisumu Accident
Story by Lorraine Anyango and Photos by Ondari Ogega PS Health Announces Urgent Blood Drive at JOOTRH, Government Mobilizes Support for Accident Victims and Families Principal Secretary for Health, Dr. Ouma Oluga, today announced an urgent blood drive at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) to support survivors of the tragic road accident...
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