By Ogega Ondari. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is making significant strides towards offering kidney transplants, a move that promises to revolutionize kidney treatment in the region. This development was highlighted during the hospital’s commemoration of World Kidney Day, where calls for early kidney disease detection were also emphasized. Currently, JOOTRH’s renal care unit provides dialysis to over 60 patients, with plans to expand this capacity to 100. However, recognizing the growing demand, projected to exceed 350 patients requiring dialysis, the hospital is prioritizing kidney transplantation as a long-term solution. The facility has recently acquired advanced kidney...
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JOOTRH Anesthesiologists to Benefit from New Training Program
By Ogega Ondari. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has partnered with McGaw Medical Centre of Northwestern University to provide advanced training for its resident anesthesiologists. The year-long anesthesiology program will cover the full spectrum of anesthesia, including not only surgical procedures but also crucial soft skills like patient well-being. JOOTRH CEO Dr. Richard Lesiyampe welcomed Dr. Paul Johnson of McGaw Medical Centre and lauded the program as transformative, emphasizing its focus on patient-centered care. “Actively listening to patients and their families to understand their preferences and expectations is key to achieving excellent clinical outcomes, a core value...
Kisumu County to roll out “Kuwa Kocha” Campaign to Champion Early Childhood Development
by Lorraine Anyango. Multi-sectoral frontline service providers in Kisumu County are discussing the current state of nurturing care for...