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...
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Celebrating Floor Technicians on Labour Day for Their Vital Role in Patient Care
In marking Labour Day, the Chief Executive Officer of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), Dr. Richard Lesiyampe, honoured the hospital’s support staff– the workers that included janitors, groundsmen and security officers – for their crucial role in maintaining safety, clean and hygienic environment that supports faster patient recovery.Recognizing their invaluable contribution to...
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Russia and Kenya Partner to Enhance Healthcare with Modern Kitchen at JOOTRH.
By Sherine Atieno and Ogega Ondari . ...
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Mayfair Holdings and Anchor of Hope Support Nutritional Boost for Cancer Patients at JOOTRH.
In a compassionate move to uplift cancer patients undergoing treatment, Mayfair Holdings, in collaboration with the Anchor of Hope Cancer Support Group, has joined hands to support the feeding program at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) oncology clinic. The initiative specifically targets patients receiving chemotherapy, many of whom face dire financial...