Story by Ian Obadha and Brand Omega Photos by Ondari Ogega At Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), hope is being restored one patient at a time through the ongoing neurosurgical medical camp organized in collaboration with the Kisumu Neuroscience Initiative. “I feel relived, the pain is all gone,” says a 42-year-old Beatrice...
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JOOTRH Categorized as a C5 Parastatal
Story by Lorraine Anyango and photos by Ondari Ogega Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is now a level 6A, Category 5 parastatal, a status previously reserved for public universities. This new classification, announced by Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga during a today’s visit, comes with both great privileges and immense responsibilities. Dr....
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From Years of Pain to Healing
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega For Gilbert Oyoo Aduda, a 67-year-old retired radiographer from Homa Bay, life had become a daily struggle that even the simplest daily tasks had become impossible. “There was excruciating pain at my back whenever I walked for long distances. Even a simple duty like sweeping the...
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Beyond the Diagnosis: A 14-year old Fights Against a Brain Tumor
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega At Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital’s (JOOTRH) Ward 3, life moves at its usual pace—nurses making their rounds, patients receiving visitors, and children whispering softly to their parents. Amid this seemingly ordinary atmosphere, a quiet story of resilience unfolds. Sitting patiently by her son’s...
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Kenya’s First Automated Red Blood Cell Exchange in a Public Hospital
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega Today marked a historic moment at Victoria Hospital, an annex of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), where the first-ever automated red blood cell exchange (RBCx) transfusion was successfully performed in a Kenyan public facility. Powered by the newly acquired apheresis machine, this breakthrough...
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Prof. Khama Rogo Renews Push for Kisumu Comprehensive Cancer Centre
Story by Sherine Atieno and photos by Ondari Ogega Prof. Khama Rogo, founder of Sagam Community Hospital and a leading voice in global health, has renewed calls to fast-track the establishment of a comprehensive cancer centre at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH). Meeting with JOOTRH leadership and the oncology team, Prof. Rogo...
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JOOTRH Embarks on ERP Training to Digitize Operations
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...