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Formerly The New Nyanza Provincial General Hospital.

15/12/2025

Jootrh Mashinani Initiative launched, along with other projects, and graduates conferred Higher diplomas and certificates. Asante Ps. Ouma Olunga for gracing these events.

15/12/2025

Hongera wakufunzi.

13/12/2025

Good News.

12/12/2025

Here is an opportunity to learn.Tune in this evening.

12/12/2025

Happy Jamhuri day.

12/12/2025

The JOOTRH training school graduations.

12/12/2025

Launch of Jootrh Mashinani initiative.

11/12/2025

JOOTRH Celebrates 5th Graduation, Shaping Future Healthcare Professionals
The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) was filled with jubilation as the institution celebrated its 5th graduation ceremony. Among the beaming graduates were aspiring nurses, and other healthcare professionals, all ready to embark on their careers.

Two graduates, in particular, shared their inspiring journeys. Marilyn Sule, a critical care nursing graduate, faced significant financial hurdles throughout her studies. "There were times I almost dropped out,” she confessed, “but the support from my family and the determination to serve others kept me going.” Marilyn plans to specialize in critical care gaining more skills in practical care, driven by her passion for caring for patients
Similarly, Pascal Otieno,a peri-operative technician, battled challenges during his final year. “It was tough, but the support from my colleagues and the hospital staff was invaluable,” he shared. Pascal aims to work in rural areas, providing accessible healthcare to underserved communities.

Both Marilyn and Pascal emphasized their commitment to using their skills to address the healthcare needs of their communities. Their stories highlight the resilience and dedication of the graduating class, who are are to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector. As JOOTRH continues to train skilled professionals, the future of healthcare in the region looks brighter than ever.

11/12/2025

"We will do anything to make your work satisfactory but you must do everything for the patients to go home safely." The Principal Secretary for Health Dr. Ouma Oluga paid a visit to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), joining hundreds of staff members for their annual end-year party—a celebration marked by unity, gratitude commitment to quality healthcare.

During the visit, the PS delivered an inspiring speech that underscored the government’s dedication to strengthening service delivery in public hospitals mostly JOOTRH which was recently announced a Level 6A Parastatal. He emphasized that the ministry is rolling out a comprehensive plan to improve healthcare systems, staff welfare and patient outcomes across the country.

He reminded JOOTRH staff that while the government continues to invest in infrastructure, training and policies, the final responsibility of ensuring patients receive quality and safe care rests with healthcare workers at the facility level. He applauded JOOTRH for its continued growth, resilience and expanding role in reducing the disease burden in Western Kenya. He also commended the hospital for embracing innovation, improving service benchmarks and nurturing a culture of teamwork.

A major highlight of the visit was the official reception of the newly gazetted Non-Executive Board Chair, Dr. Olang’o Onudi, who was warmly welcomed by hospital leadership and staff. Dr. Onudi’s appointment marks a new chapter for JOOTRH’s governance, with expectations of enhanced oversight, strategic leadership and strengthened partnerships. The PS urged the board to work closely with management to drive transformative change, accelerate efficiency and anchor the hospital firmly on a path during transition toward excellence.

He noted that good governance and visionary leadership remain key in elevating public healthcare institutions to world-class standards. The visit by the PS and the warm reception of the new Board Chair have injected fresh energy into JOOTRH, marking the beginning of a strengthened partnership aimed at advancing high-quality, patient-centered care for the region.

11/12/2025

JOOTRH Unveils Transformative Projects to Bring Quality Healthcare Closer to the Community.

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has taken a bold step toward expanding access to quality healthcare with the launch of the JOOTRH Mashinani Initiative, a community-focused outreach program designed to take essential services directly to underserved populations across Kisumu and beyond.

The initiative, unveiled during a high-level visit graced by Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga, will allow JOOTRH clinicians to reach patients at their doorsteps using the newly acquired staff bus customized for field medical operations. Through this outreach, communities will now benefit from cancer screening, maternal and child health services, reproductive health, general outpatient care, emergency response, hygiene education, and treatment for common illnesses, eliminating distance as a barrier to service delivery.

The team will also facilitate SHA registration during the outreaches, ensuring community members are enrolled into the national health cover. This will make it easier for them to access treatment, including referrals, specialized follow-up care, and continued management at JOOTRH for patients requiring advanced services.

The Mashinani program aligns with the JOOTRH Strategy 2024–2029, where community engagement is a central pillar. By decentralizing services, the hospital aims to detect diseases earlier, reduce preventable deaths, and strengthen trust between healthcare workers and the communities they serve.

While commending the hospital, Dr. Oluga noted that such people-centered approaches reposition the health system to be more responsive, accessible, and equitable.

During the visit, the PS also launched key milestone projects including the Afya KE Health Management Information System, the renovated palliative care unit, a new access ramp linking Wards 3A and 3B, and the formal operationalization of both wards to expand inpatient capacity.

In addition to these milestones, JOOTRH has invested in long-term sustainability by enhancing rainwater harvesting systems and expanding solar energy use within the facility. These interventions, have significantly reduced operational costs while ensuring consistent water supply and reliable power for critical services.

11/12/2025

“Do Not Be Another Pain”: PS Oluga Urges Healthcare Workers to Humanise Healthcare as JOOTRH Graduates 81 Students
“If you were the one lying on that bed, would you want to be treated the way you treat patients?” This was the heartfelt question posed by Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, during the JOOTRH Training School graduation ceremony. His raw and deeply human message anchored a celebration of 81 graduates stepping into Kenya’s health workforce at a time when compassion in care is urgently needed.
Dr. Oluga noted the worrying culture where patients feel they must “know someone” in a hospital to receive dignified treatment, urging the graduates to change this reality. He reminded them that humanising healthcare goes beyond clinical skill, it demands character, empathy, and moral responsibility. “Humanising healthcare means you are confident, capable, but it also means you have character. Do not be another pain in your attitude, incompetence, or negligence,” he said.
His message resonated as JOOTRH celebrated graduates in Critical Care Nursing, Nephrology Nursing, Perioperative Theatre Technology, and Healthcare Assistance, professionals who will soon serve at the most critical touchpoints of patient care. He encouraged them to embrace leadership not as a title but as influence, teamwork, and advocacy. Citing joint replacement surgeries where up to 25% suffer infections, he reminded them that good outcomes depend on the entire care team. “Even the best neurosurgeon needs a nurse, a cleaner, a technician. There is no heroism in healthcare.”
He challenged them to reject the mindset of “this is how we’ve always done it,” and to embrace innovation, from telemedicine to research and new patient-centred approaches.
JOOTRH Board Chair Dr. Olang’o Onudi, CEO Dr. Joshua Okise, and Director of Research and Training Dr. Allan Yienya all affirmed the institution’s commitment to producing skilled, compassionate professionals. With leaders, families, and partners in attendance, the ceremony became a call to conscience: Kenya’s healthcare will only transform when those who serve choose to humanise it. For the 81 graduates, that journey begins now.

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