Category: Health
JOOTRH Unveils Sh129M Russia-UNDP Backed Kitchen To Boost Nutrition
The transition of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) to a national corporation received a significant boost with the official unveiling of a Sh129 million ultra-modern kitchen. The 1st Phase upgrade is a transformative investment by the Russian government through a partnership between UNDP and Kenya. To enhance the provision of nutritious meals…
How Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital Will Benefit As A State Corporation
The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is poised to enhance its healthcare service provisions as it transitions to national management by 30th June. The transition move was kickstarted as per Article 187 of Kenyan Constitution (2010) following the Cabinet’s approval on 11th March. JOOTRH has subsequently been categorized as a Level 6A…
New Data Shows Malaria Burden Eases In Kisumu County
Kisumu County has registered a significant drop in Malaria disease prevalence from 27 percent in 2015 to the current 19 percent. This follows a raft of measures rolled out by the government and development partners to tame the killer disease. It involved the mass distribution of insecticide-treated nets, accurate diagnosis and treatment of the disease…
Kisumu County to Adopt Smart Tech to Enhance Public Service Delivery
Kisumu County Governor Prof. Anyang Nyong’o has announced that his administration willintergrate Intelligence Customer Experience (ICX) technologies to offer efficient, responsive, personalized, and easy-to-access services to the public. Nyong’o said that this kind of technology will revolutionize county governance for a more intelligent and citizen-centric approach. Through adapting and innovating, he reiterated that the county…
Youthful Kisumu Skaters Club Rolls Away from Drugs to Stay Healthy
Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ADA) remains a significant challenge in society, posing serious risks to young people who are often introduced to these substances at an early age. The ease of accessibility, availability, and affordability of drugs has only exacerbated the problem, contributing to rising mortality rates and an increasing disease burden. According to the…
Hezron Ochiel:Why Journalists Need to Understand Health and Science Communication
When Neil deGrasse Tyson said that science literacy is the artery through which solutions oftomorrow flow, he painted a picture of a future shaped by those who can break down complexideas into clear, relatable messages for the public.Journalists sit at the heart of that mission.They carry the responsibility of translating health and science information for…