Jaramogi Oginga Oginga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH)
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JOOTRH unveils US$37.9M Medicity Master Plan to expand regional healthcare capacity
Arprim Consultants presented a master plan and feasibility study led by Principal Architect Jared Momanyi, which sets out a phased approach to meet rising regional healthcare needs.
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JOOTRH deploys automated blood analyzer to cut transfusion screening to 35 minutes
The new technology can complete blood screening within 20 to 35 minutes using advanced antigen-antibody detection methods, enabling clinicians to access safe blood more quickly for emergency and routine transfusions.
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JOOTRH partners with the University of Washington to launch Kulinda Study to combat TB in Kenya
The hospital introduced the programme as part of broader efforts to reduce the burden of airborne diseases through stronger community engagement and evidence-based interventions.
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JOOTRH introduces real-time cancer diagnostic technique in western Kenya
The procedure, known as intraoperative pathological assessment using imprint cytology, enables pathologists to identify cancer cells within minutes.
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JOOTRH Study warns rising antibiotic resistance is undermining wound care treatment
The study found that resistance to commonly prescribed antibiotics, including ampicillin and cotrimoxazole, now exceeds 90% in some wound infection cases.
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JOOTRH reduces pediatric dental wait times with the first in-house full-mouth restoration
Using the new setup, clinicians can treat multiple oral conditions during one theatre session under general anaesthesia.
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JOOTRH introduces Bili Ruler for non-invasive neonatal jaundice screening
In sub-Saharan Africa, untreated jaundice-related complications responsible for up to 80 percent of neonatal deaths.
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AMPATH collaborates with JOOTRH to launch IMARA-BC to combat breast cancer in western Kenya
The IMARA–BC initiative targets women aged 40 and above, encouraging them to undergo routine screening so that cancer is detected at stage one or two, when treatment is most effective.
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JOOTRH collaborates with Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine to establish African Center of Excellence in Pathology
The partnership will provide JOOTRH with dedicated advanced facilities, including project-specific space for an Advanced Pathology Lab within the hospital.
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JOOTRH secures USD2.3M for major equipment upgrade, telemedicine launch
The management has allocated the funds specifically to address critical equipment shortages that currently limit the hospital’s service delivery capacity.