News & Updates
Stay informed with the latest announcements, milestones and stories from JOOTRH.
Research and training
Strength in the Struggle: A teacher’s Journey with Diabetes
Story by Dinah Akinyi and Esther Adhiambo and Photos by Ondari Ogega The relentless thirst never seemed to end. No matter how much…
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Research and training
HOPE BEYOND CANCER: SURVIVORS SHARE STORIES OF RESILIENCE
Story by Philister Adhiambo and Photos by Ian Obadha "Every cancer survivor is a testimony to the resilience of the human spirit a…
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Research and training
A Mother's Battle Against Breast Cancer While Raising a Newborn
Story by Lorraine Faith and Photos by Ian Obadha Four years after being diagnosed with stage three breast cancer while pregnant, E…
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From Isolation to Confidence: Retired Teacher Finds Relief After Successful Colorectal Surgery at JOOTRH
Story by Philister Adhiambo, Mercy Chloe and Caroline Nyongesa “When I am preaching or speaking to my people, my mind is always on…
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Successful Colorectal Surgery Brings Relief to 46-Year-Old Woman
Story by Esther Adhiambo and Lynne Ayuma and Photos by Lorraine Faith For nearly two years, 46-year-old Emily Akinyi Okech from Bo…
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Research and training
Fifteen Years of Silent Suffering Finally Comes to an End
Story by Faith Okech and Esther Akinyi "I would feel dizzy and sometimes notice blood on the tissue after visiting the toilet. The…
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Research and training
JOOTRH Microbiologist Urges Vigilance to Prevent Ebola Re-emergence
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega Upcoming scientific commentary highlights hidden factors driving recurrent Ebol…
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Research and training
After Two Years of Pain, Hope Returns
Story by Elizabeth Achieng and Melisha Mbai and Photos by Ian Obadha A successful colorectal surgery has given 54-year-old Tom Ook…
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SKIN HEALING AT JOOTRH
Story by Juliet Vyola and Photos by Lorraine Faith The human skin is often misunderstood. To most people, a rash is simply irritat…
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