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...
Story by Eddah Macharia and Pauline Monica and Photos by Ian Obadha For Risper Ogwe, nursing was never a fallback plan; it was a calling sparked by the sight of starched white uniforms and flowing capes. Growing up near Homa Bay District Hospital, she would stand by the roadside during school breaks, watching nurses pass...
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Lorraine Faith A single visit is now enough to restore a child’s smile at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH). This marks a major shift for families who have long struggled with repeated dental visits and untreated pain. The hospital has successfully completed its first full...
Story by Lorraine Opondo and Photos by Ondari Ogega Women with breast conditions seeking services at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) continue to benefit from the partnership that JOOTRH has with the Kisumu Breast Cancer Project. A recent progress report released on April 28, 2026, highlights the expanding reach of the KBCP,...
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...
