Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega “Nurses are the backbone of healthcare; the first to comfort patients in distress and the last to leave their side.” These were the resounding sentiments that set the tone during the 67th International Annual Scientific Conference of the National Nurses Association of Kenya (NNAK) held at...
Story and photos by Ian Obadha Michael Ochieng, a 14-year-old sickle cell warrior, was recently the focus of the third apheresis case at Victoria Annex. Ochieng, the son of Pastor Jared Ndine, Michael has faced a series of medical challenges that would test the resolve of even the most seasoned individual. Born with Sickle Cell...
Story by Lorraine Anyango and photos by Ondari Ogega A landmark international study aiming to significantly reduce mortality among premature and undersized infants is set to begin enrolling participants in Kenya, with Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) confirmed as a key research site. The Probiotics in Preterm and Small for Gestational Age...
Story by Ian Obadha and Photos by Ondari Ogega A silent struggle has been playing out for years. This struggle involves children battling Tympanoplasty, a condition where the eardrums are perforated over their formative years. However, a recent Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) surgical camp brought hope to these young lives, offering a chance at...
Story by Ian Obadha and photos by Ondari Ogega For nearly a decade, the world had been a “symphony of silence” for 17-year-old Dorothy Awino. After a prolonged struggle with a debilitating ear condition that led to swelling, weekly pain, and total deafness in her left ear, conversations, music, and the simple sound of a...
Story by Ian Obadha and photos by Ondari Ogega After years of closure and anticipation, the Victoria Annex of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has triumphantly reopened its surgical theatre. Today, the first major procedure following the reopening was successfully undertaken, marking a significant medical milestone in women’s health for the region....
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ian Obadha Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) today joined the world in marking World Mental Health Day under the global theme “Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies.” The event brought together survivors of mental health conditions, caregivers, healthcare workers, first responders, and...
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...
FREE Breast Cancer Screening! Free breast cancer screening is here for the month of October! Jootrh is offering complimentary screenings every Tuesday and Friday through the Kisumu Breast Cancer Project. We welcome all women to take advantage of this vital opportunity. Your health is your wealth! Early detection saves lives. Don’t wait—come get screened! When:...
Story by Ian Obadha The arrival of a newborn is a time of unparalleled joy, but for Beatrice Choni, the birth of her son, James Talou, quickly turned into a journey of fear. Born via C-section on September 19, 2025, little James was a tiny fighter, but his joy was short-lived. He was born with...
