Story by Sherine Atieno and Dennise Akinyi Photos by Ondari Ogega Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is minimizing blood shortages following the successful launch of its in-house blood bank on April 25, 2025. In less than two months, the facility has collected an impressive 449 pints of blood, a milestone in its quest to ensure a consistent and reliable supply of life-saving blood for patients. Despite temporary challenges such as limited personnel, inadequate machines, and resource constraints for storage and preparation, the hospital has demonstrated remarkable progress. Once fully equipped through funding and additional support, the unit...
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Kisumu Boosts Community-Led Malaria Prevention in Pregnancy
Story by Brand Omega and Dennise Akinyi Photos by Ondari Ogega Community health Promoters in Kisumu County recently received vital training at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), a joint effort by the Kisumu County Department of Health and the Ministry of Health. The training aims to significantly enhance the community delivery of Intermittent Preventive Treatment in pregnancy (IPTp/SP) to combat malaria. Led by Kisumu County Malaria Coordinator Liliana Dayo, the initiative equipped Community Health Promoters (CHPs) with the skills to effectively administer IPTp/SP. This “community-IPTp” (C-IPTp) approach complements traditional clinic-based methods, crucial for high-transmission areas like...
JOOTRH CALLS PUBLIC TO DONATE BLOOD
By Sherine Atieno and Dennise Akinyi As the world commemorates World Blood Donor Day on June 14, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is urging the public to step forward and donate blood at its newly launched blood bank, located at the former Accident and Trauma (Casualty) Unit. The donation exercise runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., offering an opportunity for staff, students, stakeholders, and the wider community to make a life-saving impact. For years, JOOTRH relied on the Regional Blood Transfusion Centre for blood supplies to support patients in all its wards. However, since launching its...