Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has commenced training on an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system — a modern software that brings together key functions of an organization such as finance, human resources, procurement, and supply chain into one central platform. By doing...
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Sickle Cell Warrior Leads the Way
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega At 32 years of age, Michelle Omulo has lived most of her life battling the challenges of sickle cell disease. Diagnosed at the age of three, she has grown into not only a survivor but also a voice of strength and resilience for fellow warriors....
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STAFF ASSURED OF SEAMLESS TRANSITION AS JOOTRH WELCOMES NEW LEADERSHIP
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega The Technical Transition Committee has assured staff of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) that the hospital will undergo a seamless transition from a county facility to a national Level 6 referral and training institution. Committee Chair Mr. James Ntabo explained that the Ministry...
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PS Health Calls for Blood Donations, Government Rallies Support After Tragic Kisumu Accident
Story by Lorraine Anyango and Photos by Ondari Ogega PS Health Announces Urgent Blood Drive at JOOTRH, Government Mobilizes Support for Accident Victims and Families Principal Secretary for Health, Dr. Ouma Oluga, today announced an urgent blood drive at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) to support survivors of the tragic road accident...
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Surgeries Underway for Survivors of Kisumu Accident as Death Toll Rises
Story by Lorraine Anyango and photos by Ondari Ogega The death toll from Friday’s tragic accident at the Coptic roundabout on the Kisumu-Kakamega highway has risen to 26 after one of the critically injured patients succumbed to their injuries at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH). In the wake of the tragedy, medical...
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Selfless Hands, Grateful Hearts
By Sherine Atieno “I was among the emergency response team on the ground to ensure stretchers were availed on time to help save lives of survivors of Friday’s tragic road accident that happened at Coptic roundabout along the Kisumu–Kakamega road. Little did I know…,” These are words of Mr. David Odhiambo, an Information Communication Technology...
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Mental Health Program for Adolescent Expectant Mothers
By Brand Omega New initiative aims to support young mothers through pregnancy and beyond Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has launched a mental health awareness program targeting adolescent expectant mothers, in a move aimed at strengthening psychosocial support and improving maternal and newborn outcomes in the western region. The program, which kicked...
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Steps closer to 1000 bed-goal
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega The acquisition of 124 additional beds to boost inpatient capacity marks a major milestone for Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH). With this addition, the hospital’s total capacity has risen from 676 to 800 beds, with plans to scale up to 1,000 beds by...
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Prioritizing People in Progress: JOOTRH Elevates Research Ethics with NACOSTI Partnership
Story by Lorraine Anyango and Dennise Akinyi Photos by Ondari Ogega At Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), our commitment to advancing healthcare through research goes hand-in-hand with an unwavering dedication to ethical responsibility. We were incredibly proud to recently host a comprehensive research ethics training, expertly led by the National Commission for...
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Advanced Equipment Boosts Eye Care Services at JOOTRH
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Benard Ondari Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has received a major boost in its eye care capacity following the donation of modern ophthalmic equipment from the Fred Hollows Foundation (FHF). The donation includes top-tier surgical and diagnostic tools aimed at advancing specialized eye care and...