Story by Eddah Macharia and Photos by Lorraine Faith Cradling her one-year-old son during a therapy session at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), Mary Atieno reflects on the difficult journey her family has faced since the child was born with cerebral palsy. What began as fear, uncertainty, and endless questions gradually turned into regular rehabilitation sessions, medical assessments, and a determined effort to improve her son’s quality of life. Like many parents raising children with developmental challenges, Ms. Atieno has had to navigate emotional exhaustion, financial strain, and the demanding responsibility of securing consistent care for her...
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SKIN HEALING AT JOOTRH
Story by Juliet Vyola and Photos by Lorraine Faith The human skin is often misunderstood. To most people, a rash is simply irritation, a dark patch just another mark, or persistent itching something easy to ignore. Yet the skin is one of the body’s clearest indicators of health, often revealing infections, allergies, immune disorders, chronic illnesses, and even emotional distress long before other symptoms appear. Skin diseases range from mild, temporary conditions to severe, chronic disorders that can alter a person’s confidence, relationships, and quality of life. Some disappear within days, while others require years of treatment, monitoring, and emotional...
Wheels that Save Lives
Story by Mercy Chloe, Philister Adhiambo and Carolyne Nyongesa Their speed, precision, and split-second decisions on the road can mean the difference between life and death for the patients they carry. While any licensed driver can manage steering, accelerating, and braking, driving an ambulance is an entirely different discipline. The difference lies in the psychological pressure, specialized training, legal responsibility, and the unpredictable environments ambulance drivers face every day. The responsibility of a standard driver ends with operating the vehicle safely. For an ambulance driver, however, the role extends far beyond the steering wheel. Often working alongside emergency medical teams,...