Story and photos by Ian Obadha As Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Awareness Month drew to a close, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) celebrated the strength and resilience of premature and critically ill newborns, alongside the tireless efforts of their caregivers. The hospital marked the occasion by honoring mothers and the JOOTRH...
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Free Surgical Camp Gives Two-Year-Old a New Lease on Life
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega When two-year-old Parloma Apondi was born with omphalocele, a rare condition where some abdominal organs develop outside the body, her parents feared for her survival. This week, during the annual paediatric surgical camp at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), she finally received the...
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When a Birthday Became a Second Chance at Life
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega “If I had to pay for this surgery from my own pocket, I wouldn’t have managed to afford it,” says a deeply grateful Gladys Achieng. The 27-year-old mother from Seme now sees her son’s successful operation as a priceless birthday gift and a new chance at...
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Cancer Survivors Give Back to JOOTRH During Awareness Month.
Story by Ian Obadha and photos by Ondari Ogega As Breast Cancer Awareness Month unfolds, stories of resilience and hope emerge, particularly from cancer survivors who are now turning their personal battles into community support. These individuals are leading the charge in giving back, offering hope and tangible aid to those currently undergoing treatment. Rose...
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A Mother’s Fight for Her Daughter’s Healing
Story by Sherine Atieno and photos by Ondari Ogega Five-year-old Sheila Bahati has been living with omphalocele, a congenital (born with) condition where some of her abdominal organs developed outside the body. During the ongoing annual paediatric surgical camp at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), she finally underwent a successful surgery to...
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Little Patients, Big Dreams: JOOTRH Gives 124 Children a Fresh Start
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega In ward three at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), hope fills the air as parents clutch onto faith that their little ones will emerge stronger from the hands of specialists. Unlike the common sight of mothers keeping vigil at their children’s bedside, here...
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Pharmacists Driving Patient-centred Care
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega Patient-centred care was the central message as pharmacists marked this year’s World Pharmacists Day, celebrated under the global theme “Think Health, Think Pharmacists.” The commemoration served as a reminder of the pivotal role pharmacists play in transforming healthcare, not only through dispensing medicines but by ensuring...
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JOOTRH to Launch Heart Surgery Unit.
Story by Lorraine Anyango and photos by Ondari Ogega The Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) can finally breathe a sigh of relief as Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) prepares to launch its new heart surgery unit. This significant development follows the return of two Cardiothoracic and Vascular surgeons who have been on...
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JOOTRH Fights Against the Silent Killer of Antimicrobial Resistance
Story by Sherine Atieno and photo by Ondari Ogega Did you know that more than half of the antibiotics prescribed today may no longer work when you need them most? If you are on antibiotics, how you take them could determine whether they save your life—or fuel the global menace of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). At...
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Oncology Nurses Lauded as Core of Patient’s Journey
Story and photos by Benard Ondari Oncology and palliative care nurses serve as “the heart of the patient’s journey,” guiding, educating, and providing comfort to patients throughout their treatment. This message was conveyed by Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), CEO Joshua Okise during the 11th Annual Oncology Nurses Society of Kenya (ONS-K)...