By Sherine Atieno. Siaya County resident Joseph Onyango Opondo, 50, has finally found relief after two decades of enduring excruciating pain. A former driver, Opondo’s life took a turn in 2001 when he began experiencing numbness and severe pain in his legs. “It started with a tingling sensation that gradually worsened,” Opondo recalls. “The pain became so intense that I could barely walk or stand for long periods.” For years, Opondo relied on painkillers and injections to manage the pain, but they offered little relief. In 2022, a visit to a local health facility led to an MRI scan at...
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One-Year-Old Bruno Faces Brain Surgery with Hope at JOOTRH Camp.
Story By Sherine Atieno. Photos by Ondari Ogega . In the hushed moments before surgery, one-year-old Bruno Victor clung tightly to his mother’s arms, his tiny fingers a beacon of strength in a time of uncertainty. A shadow of concern clouded his usually bright eyes, hinting at the complex procedure he was about to face. For his young mother, this day was a poignant mix of fear and unwavering hope. Bruno’s health had taken a sudden turn just days prior. Persistent fever and constant sweating sent alarm bells ringing for his mother. Rushing him to the Obama Children’s...
Nyanza Region to Get First Radiotherapy Center
By Lorraine Anyango. Cancer patients in the Nyanza region are set to benefit from improved access to life-saving radiotherapy services. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is poised to become the region’s first facility to offer radiotherapy treatments. Previously, patients in the Nyanza region had to travel long distances to Eldoret or Nairobi to receive radiotherapy, often facing lengthy wait times. A recent meeting in Nairobi brought together key stakeholders, including Dr. Joseph Kimagut Sitienei, Director of Public Health, and Dr. Joan-Paula Bor-Malenya, Lead for Cancer Prevention, Early Detection & Screening at the National Cancer Control Program. The...