Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has taken a historic step towards transforming child health outcomes in the Lake Region following the official groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Obama Children’s Hospital. The project, funded by the M-PESA Foundation, is expected to be completed by October and will significantly bridge the long-standing gap in specialised paediatric and neonatal critical care services in the region. During the ceremony, architectural designs for the fully equipped facility were presented...
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JOOTRH Expands Access to Specialized Gynaecologic Cancer Care
Story and Photos by Ondari Ogega As the world observes Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has scored a major boost in its cancer care capacity following the return of two specialist doctors trained in gynaecologic oncology. Dr. Okoth Obinya and Dr. Gabriel Ouma officially resumed duty at the facility after completing a two-year gynaecologic oncology fellowship at the University of Nairobi and Moi University, respectively. The specialists were warmly welcomed back by JOOTRH Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Joshua Okise. Dr. Okise described their return as timely, as it will significantly strengthen care for...
JOOTRH’s Esophagoscopy Services Go Fully Fledged
Story by Ian Obadha and Photos by Ondari Ogega Esophagoscopy services at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) are now fully fledged, thanks to the hospital’s recent acquisition of advanced esophagoscopy equipment. This strategic investment marks a significant milestone in strengthening healthcare delivery and expanding the surgical capabilities of the region’s premier referral facility. The newly acquired state-of-the-art technology allows surgeons to use a thin, lighted tube (esophagoscope) inserted through the mouth or nose to examine the inside lining of the esophagus (food pipe) for diagnosing conditions like cancer, reflux, inflammation, or blockages, allowing doctors to take...