Story by Sherine Atieno and Dennise Akinyi Photos by Ondari Ogega Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has joined the global movement in digitized surgical care through the adoption of the Proximie platform—a cutting-edge telemedicine technology that allows live surgical procedures to be transmitted in real time for remote support and learning....
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Hope for Cancer Patients as CS Duale Pledges KSh 500M for JOOTRH Cancer Centre
Story by Lorraine Anyango and Sherine Atieno Photos by Ondari Ogega A wave of optimism swept through Kisumu’s health sector today as Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale visited Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), pledging a KSh 500 million investment toward the completion of a state-of-the-art regional cancer centre. The promise brings...
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Wrapped in Hope
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega In a softly lit room at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), a tiny bundle of life rests calmly, wrapped in a white shawl. His name is Shadrack Baraka—a name that means blessing, fitting for a child whose first breaths were drawn not in the...
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Kisumu Nurses Convene to Elevate Patient Care in Collaborative Symposium
Story by Dennise Akinyi Nurses from across Kisumu County recently gathered for a symposium aimed at bolstering nursing practices and fostering innovation in patient care. Hosted through a collaborative effort between Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) and several key healthcare institutions, including Avenue Hospital, Kisumu County Hospital (KCH), Aga Khan Hospital (AKH),...
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JOOTRH Leads the Charge in Kisumu’s Fight Against Sickle Cell
By Lorraine Anyango Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has long been a beacon in the fight against sickle cell disease in the region, spearheading initiatives that have transformed patient care and community support. It was within the walls of JOOTRH that ‘Sickle Cell Zero,’ a groundbreaking initiative uniting diverse stakeholders against...
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JOOTRH Minimizes Blood Shortages
Story by Sherine Atieno and Dennise Akinyi Photos by Ondari Ogega Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is minimizing blood shortages following the successful launch of its in-house blood bank on April 25, 2025. In less than two months, the facility has collected an impressive 449 pints of blood, a milestone in its...
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Kisumu Boosts Community-Led Malaria Prevention in Pregnancy
Story by Brand Omega and Dennise Akinyi Photos by Ondari Ogega Community health Promoters in Kisumu County recently received vital training at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), a joint effort by the Kisumu County Department of Health and the Ministry of Health. The training aims to significantly enhance the community delivery...
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JOOTRH CALLS PUBLIC TO DONATE BLOOD
By Sherine Atieno and Dennise Akinyi As the world commemorates World Blood Donor Day on June 14, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is urging the public to step forward and donate blood at its newly launched blood bank, located at the former Accident and Trauma (Casualty) Unit. The donation exercise runs from...
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US Deputy Ambassador Visits JOOTRH.
Story By Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega As a centre of excellence in HIV/AIDS care, treatment, and prevention, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) was honoured to host the U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM), Ms. Carla Benini. The visit was aimed at gaining firsthand insight into the hospital’s comprehensive HIV/AIDS...
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Following the elevation of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) to a national parastatal. The Ministry of Health has drafted the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital Order, 2025 and the accompanying Draft Regulatory Impact Statement. To this end, members of the public and all stakeholders are invited to a Public Participation...