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JOOTRH has received neonatal equipment from CHAMPS, including infusion pumps, phototherapy lights & resuscitators, boosting care for sick & premature newborns. The partnership also supports remote monitoring to reduce preventable neonatal deaths. #JOOTRH #NewbornHealth #CHAMPS

JOOTRH CEO Dr. Joshua Okise received a plaque from former contract Public Health Officers in recognition of his leadership in transitioning 785 staff to permanent & pensionable terms. The milestone strengthens a motivated workforce committed to quality patient care. #JOOTRH

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94 healthcare interns have joined JOOTRH for a year of clinical training: 7 Medical, 13 Pharmacy, 45 Nursing, 28 Clinical & 1 Dental. Professionalism, teamwork, research & lifelong learning. JOOTRH Management reaffirmed its commitment to quality training. #Healthcare #MedicalEdu

JOOTRH has boosted ENT care with a modern workstation integrating diagnosis & treatment in one unit. The equipment will improve assessments, accuracy, efficiency & patient outcomes, while staff training ensures safe, effective use. #JOOTRH #ENT #Healthcare #Innovation

JOOTRH hosted @LSTM_Kenya & KEMRI to strengthen collaboration in maternal & newborn health research. Partners reviewed PRISMA progress, research governance, ethics, mentorship, grants & capacity building, reaffirming commitment to better health outcomes. #JOOTRH #MaternalHealth

Need to reach Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH)? Our new Toll-Free Line – 0800 722 255 is now live and free to call from any network. We're just a call away. #JOOTRH

@Softcare_Kenya held an all-round pants diaper awareness campaign at JOOTRH Maternity Unit & Ward 5. Led by Evance Onyango, the team educated mothers, shared samples and brochures, and gathered feedback. Sessions continue every Friday for the next four weeks. #JOOTRH

RECRUITMENT UPDATE: JOOTRH's February 2026 recruitment will now proceed following its transition to a State Corporation and HR approval. Recruitment is FREE and merit-based. Beware of fraudsters. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. #JOOTRH

Stay tuned! 📻 JOOTRH CEO Dr. Joshua Clinton Okise, will be on Nam Lolwe FM (97.3 FM) during today's 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM news bulletins as he shares JOOTRH's transformation, key milestones, and expansion plans shaping the future of specialized healthcare. #JOOTRH #Transforming

More than 3,000 participants are expected to chart the next phase of UHC, review progress under BETA & address health system challenges. JOOTRH led by Acting CEO Dr. Joshua Clinton Okise, joined the pre-summit engagements. #HealthForAll

The summit will mark six years since the last national health summit and build on key reforms, including the Primary Health Care, Social Health Insurance, Digital Health Authority & Facility Improvement Financing Acts. Stakeholders will sign a Joint UHC Acceleration Compact.

Kenya's health sector is speaking with one voice to accelerate Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Ahead of the Aug. 4–5 National Health Summit, @MOH_Kenya , @KenyaGovernors , HENNET, KHF, DPHK & private sector partners are aligning priorities for stronger health systems. #UHC

JOOTRH, in partnership with @AfriCF, is training healthcare teams to operate a mobile cancer screening unit equipped for HPV testing and breast ultrasound. The initiative will bring life-saving cancer screening closer to communities through JOOTRH Mashinani outreaches. #Cancer

Every blood donation is screened for HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C & Syphilis, then processed, stored and crossmatched before transfusion. A new automated analyzer boosts speed, accuracy & safety. Blood is donated free; patients pay for processing, not blood. #BloodSafety

Seven-year-old Ramsey Kipchumba regained movement after successful surgery released post-burn scar contractures and reconstructed affected tissue. The clinic now serves ~120 patients monthly, with many procedures covered by SHA. Early treatment prevents disability. #JOOTRH

Burn injuries can continue to affect lives long after wounds heal. Tightening scar tissue may restrict movement, causing disability. At JOOTRH's Prime Care Centre, the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery service is restoring function, mobility through specialised reconstructive care

Time is running out to kickstart your career in emergency medicine! The Certificate in Emergency Medical Technology at JOOTRH Training School is your pathway to becoming a vital part of emergency response.

Advance Your Nursing Career with a Higher Diploma in Nephrology Nursing!

From August, JOOTRH will begin adult open-heart surgeries, starting with 10 cases monthly. With SHA support, procedures costing up to KSh1.9M in private hospitals will be fully covered for eligible patients, expanding access to lifesaving cardiac care. #UniversalHealthCare #SHA

Open-heart surgery is becoming a reality at JOOTRH. The hospital has received Kenya's first Essence Perfusion System, a state-of-the-art heart-lung machine, paving the way for life-saving cardiac surgeries closer to home for patients in Western Kenya. #HeartCare #JOOTRH