After weeks of intensive care, a tracheostomy, physiotherapy, and round-the-clock support from JOOTRH’s multidisciplinary team + his mother’s constant presence, Miracle is now moving, feeding orally, and steadily recovering. #HealthcareHeroes#Rehabilitation#HopeLives
When one-year-old Miracle Maurice arrived at JOOTRH, he was unresponsive and struggling to breathe. Diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), a rare condition that can cause paralysis and respiratory failure, he was rushed to ICU for life-saving care. #ChildCare
Severe preeclampsia caused Lilian’s kidneys to fail, requiring emergency dialysis. Thanks to swift action by JOOTRH’s obstetric, ICU, nephrology & newborn teams, both mother and baby survived and are now reunited, healthy and thriving. #SafeMotherhood#HealthcareHeroes
For a month, 26-year-old Lilian Achieng’ from Nyamasaria, Kisumu could only see her premature baby from a distance. Born at 7 months weighing just 1.1kg, her son fought for life in JOOTRH’s Newborn Unit as she battled severe preeclampsia in ICU. #MaternalHealth#PretermCare
At JOOTRH’s Victoria Annex, safe blood powers lifesaving apheresis treatment, helping reduce sickled cells and prevent stroke, severe anaemia & pain crises. But each procedure needs 6–10 units of blood. Donate blood, save lives. #SickleCellAwareness#DonateBlood#HealthForAll
JOOTRH has officially concluded its Human Resource Transition to Level 6 status, marking a major milestone in staff regularization, salary alignment, and institutional autonomy. Staff now look forward to implementation as the focus shifts to performance and excellence. #JOOTRH
Vitiligo affects 1% of the world and is NOT contagious, a curse, or caused by poor hygiene. At JOOTRH, specialized dermatology care offers treatment, counselling & hope. Let’s move #FromStigmaToStrength. #SkinHealth#JOOTRH
What started as a small pale patch became Ms. Peres Ochola’s journey with vitiligo. Like many, she faced uncertainty before seeking care at JOOTRH. Today, she shares her story to raise awareness and inspire others. #WorldVitiligoDay2026#VitiligoAwareness
Discussions focused on strengthening partnerships for cancer awareness, screening, early diagnosis & treatment, including plans for a mobile biopsy and screening truck under JOOTRH’s Mashinani Initiative to bring services closer to communities. #HealthcareForAll#CancerAwareness
Kisumu's First Lady Dorothy Nyong’o toured the Comprehensive Cancer Centre under construction at JOOTRH, where she was briefed on progress and ongoing efforts to expand access to quality cancer care and specialized oncology services in the Lake Region. #CancerCare#Kisumu
JOOTRH has stepped up #Ebola preparedness through a hospital-wide training for healthcare workers on surveillance, early detection, IPC, PPE use, and emergency response. Staff urged to screen every patient and stay vigilant amid regional outbreaks. #PublicHealth#Preparedness
JOOTRH celebrates Edward Kojiema, a retiring dental practitioner, after 25 years of dedicated service marked by clinical excellence, ethical leadership, and mentorship. His legacy in integrity, governance, and patient-centred care will continue to inspire. #Leadership#Integrity
Kericho County Referral Hospital delegation visited JOOTRH for a benchmarking exercise on strengthening primary healthcare and sustainable private care models, exploring digital systems, insurance integration, and innovative service delivery approaches. #HealthcareInnovation#UHC
As Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month is observed, JOOTRH is championing these through counselling, therapy, and 24/7 support. Experts urge men to speak up, seek help, and break the stigma;because mental health matters. Call our toll-free line 📞 0800724247. #MensMentalHealth
From abandonment near a river in Kisumu to a safe new home 💙 Baby Wisdom, rescued by compassionate community members and cared for at JOOTRH, has now been placed at New Life Home for continued love, care, and hope. #ChildProtection#Hope#HealthcareHeroes
JOOTRH hosted a delegation from Johns Hopkins University for the PROPS Trial site visit;an international study exploring probiotics to improve survival and growth in preterm and small-for-gestational-age infants. A step forward in newborn care research. #NewbornHealth#Research
The hospital also highlighted major milestones: child mortality in its newborn screening program has dropped to 2.2%, while Kenya’s first public-sector automated red cell exchange service is improving care for severe sickle cell complications. #HealthEquity#HealthcareInnovation
During Kisumu County’s World Sickle Cell Day celebrations, JOOTRH unveiled plans to transform sickle cell care through early stroke screening with Transcranial Doppler ultrasound, expanded community screening, and a comprehensive haematology centre. #WorldSickleCellDay