News & Updates
Stay informed with the latest announcements, milestones and stories from JOOTRH.
Research and training
Successful Colorectal Surgery Brings Relief to 46-Year-Old Woman
Story by Esther Adhiambo and Lynne Ayuma and Photos by Lorraine Faith For nearly two years, 46-year-old Emily Akinyi Okech from Bo…
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Research and training
Fifteen Years of Silent Suffering Finally Comes to an End
Story by Faith Okech and Esther Akinyi "I would feel dizzy and sometimes notice blood on the tissue after visiting the toilet. The…
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Research and training
JOOTRH Microbiologist Urges Vigilance to Prevent Ebola Re-emergence
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega Upcoming scientific commentary highlights hidden factors driving recurrent Ebol…
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Hospital News
Early Treatment Helps Two-Year-Old Take His First Steps
Story by Stacy Owino and Photos by Ian Obadha "After treatment, he can now stand and walk well." The words are simple, but for Joy…
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Research and training
After Two Years of Pain, Hope Returns
Story by Elizabeth Achieng and Melisha Mbai and Photos by Ian Obadha A successful colorectal surgery has given 54-year-old Tom Ook…
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Health Education
How Specialized Newborn Care Helped Baby Winnie Noela Beat the Odds
Story by Elizabeth Achieng and Photos by Philister Adhiambo When Loicer Atieno gave birth to her daughter, Winnie Noela, what shou…
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Medical News
Triumph Amid Complications
Story by Joy Vallary and Photos by Lorraine Faith Triumph Amid Complications At just six months pregnant, 29-year-old Belinda Muko…
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Health Education
Every Session Counts: Inside JOOTRH’s Occupational Therapy Department
Story by Eddah Macharia and Photos by Lorraine Faith Cradling her one-year-old son during a therapy session at Jaramogi Oginga Odi…
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Research and training
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 irritat…
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