Story by Lynne Ayuma and Esther Adhiambo and Photos by Lorraine Faith “No more drugs.” Those were the words that brought tears of relief and gratitude to Laura Akinyi after months of battling Stage Three colon cancer. For the 28-year-old from Kisumu, the announcement that she was cancer-free marked the end of a painful chapter...
Story by Philister Adhiambo, Mercy Chloe and Caroline Nyongesa “When I am preaching or speaking to my people, my mind is always on the pain.” For three years, Denis Oduor Ogada lived with a condition that affected far more than his physical health. The retired teacher and church leader from Nyahera, Kisumu County, battled hemorrhoids...
Story by Esther Adhiambo and Lynne Ayuma and Photos by Lorraine Faith For nearly two years, 46-year-old Emily Akinyi Okech from Bondo lived with a condition that affected not only her health but also her peace of mind. Persistent bleeding during bowel movements, recurrent diarrhoea, and the presence of pus left her searching for answers...
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 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...
