Our Services
Comprehensive, specialised medical services delivered by expert clinicians with modern technology — all under one roof.
Surgical Services
General, orthopaedic, cardiothoracic, neuro and emergency surgery
General Surgery
The General Surgery Department at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) provides comprehensive surgical care for conditions.
Ophthalmology
The Ophthalmology Department at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) provides comprehensive eye care services ensuring.
Cardiothoracic Surgery
It Falls within the discipline of general surgery. There are currently no specialized cardiothoracic surgeons.
Paediatric Surgery
These are available at the hospital and a pediatric surgeon is on call 24/7.
ENT Surgery
ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) services are offered at the hospital. An ENT surgeon is on call 24/7 Services Nose packing. Ear syringing. Fb removal on.
Neurosurgery
Is performed at the hospital, especially for patients with head trauma/injuries caused by motorbike accidents.
Orthopaedic Surgery
Comprises bone and joint trauma that need surgical interventions i.e Application of Screws, e.t.c.
Emergency & Trauma
A medical emergency can happen at any time, and when it does, fast and effective care can mean the difference between life and death. At Jaramogi.
Ambulance Services
Fully equipped ambulances with trained paramedics responding around the clock. Call 0733 888 579.
Dental Surgery
DENTAL SURGERY At Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, oral healthcare is undergoing a meaningful transformation—one that places.
Critical Care & Anesthesiology
Critical care and anaesthesiology services at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) provide comprehensive perioperative.
Theatre Services
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Theatre Department, is where some of the hospital’s most critical interventions take place.
Medical Services
Internal medicine, nephrology, mental health and oncology
Internal Medicine
This is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of internal diseases. It involves the management of systemic.
Nephrology
Nephrology at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term.
Mental Health
Mental health care at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation.
Oncology & Palliative Care
ONCOLOGY AND PALLIATIVE CARE For years, cancer patients in the Lake Region have faced difficult and painful journeys in search of treatment. Many.
MCH, Family Planning & Outpatient Services
Working 8:00am -5:00pm On weekends nurses come for BSG and Polio vaccines. At Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, the Maternal and.
Patient Support Services
Working from 7:00 am – 5 :00pm Our Services Offer health talks. Taking weight and BMI. Offering psychosocial, counseling, and disclosure issues.
Gender Based Violence & Recovery
Working hours 8:00am-6:30pm(Mon -Fri). 8:00am -5:00pm(Weekends). Our Services Medical Assessment and Management of Injuries. HIV Prevention.
Medical Assisted Therapy
MEDICALLY ASSISTED THERAPY (MAT) The Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) Wellness Centre at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital.
Obs & Gyn Services
Maternity, gynaecology and safe motherhood services
Maternity Services
Labour Ward An author, Debasish Mridha, once quoted; “Babies are the buds of imagination that are ready to bloom with lights of love and affection.”.
Gynaecology Services
The key objective of this department is to provide good services for clients by reducing turnover time and providing the best quality services to.
Laboratory Services
Biochemistry, haematology, microbiology and histology
Biochemistry
The tests offered are: Renal Function Tests(UECS) Liver Function Tests(LFT) Calcium Serum Lipase Serum Phosphorus Serum Amylase Serum Lactate.
Haematology
The tests offered are: Coagulation- A.P.T.T, P.T, INR Full Haemogram Bone marrow aspirate Peripheral Blood Film(P.B.F) Hb Estimation Coagulation.
Microbiology
The tests offered are: Cultures(Blood. CSF, Stool, Pus, and other body fluids/swabs) Gene Expert(Sputum, body fluids, stool) AFB Smears HVS/Urethral.
Histology & Cytology
The tests offered are : FNA/Cytology Biopsy and Autopsy Processing .
Serology & Parasitology
The tests offered are: Hepatitis BAg(antigen) Test Hepatitis C Antibody Test Rheumatoid Factor Test C-reactive Protein(CRP) Propylene Rapid Syphilis.
Immunology & Casualty Testing
The tests offered are: Hb estimation Bs for Malaria parasites Renal Function Test/KFT/UEC Blood Sugars(POC) Full Haemogram.
GeneXpert & Molecular Testing
The tests offered are: Rapid Diagnostic Test and Genexpert COVID-19 Sample collection for PCR and Transportation to KEMRI/CDC Kisian.
Radiology Services
CT scan, MRI, digital X-ray, ultrasound and mammography
CT Scan (128-slice)
32 Slice and 40 Slice CT Scanners 32- slice to 40-slice CT scanners generally offer shorter examination time than the previous systems. The obtained.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique used in radiology to form pictures of the anatomy and the physiological processes of.
Ultrasound Services
Medical ultrasound includes diagnostic techniques (mainly imaging techniques) using ultrasound, as well as therapeutic applications of ultrasound.
Digital X-Rays
Digital radiography (DR) is an advanced form of x-ray inspection which produces a digital radiographic image instantly on a computer. This technique.
Mammogram
Mammography (also called mastography) is the process of using low-energy X-rays (usually around 30 kVp) to examine the human breast for diagnosis and.
Orthopantomogram (OPG)
An Orthopantomogram(OPG) also known as an “orthopantogram” or “panorex”, is a panoramic scanning dental X-ray of the upper and lower jaw. It shows a.
Paediatrics Health
Sick child, newborn and paediatric specialist care
Sick Child Clinic
Pediatrics operates at Obama Hospital and working hours are 24/7 serving both inpatient and outpatient. Outpatient services in this department are.
New Born Unit (NBU)
The department has a bed capacity of 80 and admits children between 0-12 years. The department has an exemption towards payment of children between.
Paediatrics
Inpatient services in this department are outlined as: Asthma Sickle cell anemia Tuberculosis Severe Malaria Severe pneumonia.
Nursing Services
Critical care, nephrology, paediatric and oncology nursing
Critical Care Nursing
Critical care nursing is the field of nursing with a focus on the utmost care of the critically ill or unstable patients following extensive injury.
Nephrology Nursing
A nephrology nurse is a nursing professional that focuses on kidney health. They treat and care for patients that are suffering from kidney problems.
Paediatric Nursing
Pediatric nursing is a specialization of the nursing profession that focuses on pediatrics and the medical care of children, from infancy to the.
Neonatal Nursing
Neonatal nursing is a subspecialty of nursing that works with newborn infants born with a variety of problems ranging from prematurity, birth.
Oncology Nursing
An oncology nurse is a specialized nurse who cares for cancer patients. These nurses require advanced certifications and clinical experiences in.
Cardiac Care Nursing
Cardiac nursing is a nursing speciality that works with patients who suffer from various conditions of the cardiovascular system. Cardiac nurses help.
Oncology
Medical, surgical, gynae, haemato and paediatric oncology
Gynae-Oncology
Gynaecologic oncology is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on the prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of.
Haemato-Oncology
Haemato-Oncology at JOOTRH Haemato-oncology is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of.
Medical Surgery Oncology
Surgical oncologists are general surgeons with speciality training in procedures for diagnosing, staging (determining the stage of cancer), or.
Paediatric Oncology
Paediatric oncology is a field of medicine which diagnoses and treats cancer in children. The most common forms of cancer in children are: Leukaemia.
Pharma & Therapeutics
Pharmacy and nutrition services
Pharmacy Services
The County Government of Kisumu is forming partnerships with Novartis to strengthen access to pharmaceuticals and health care delivery. This.
Nutrition Services
Complete Focus On Nutrition By Lorraine Anyango. Nutrition in Kisumu County must change fundamentally. It contributes to five per cent of the.
Research & Training
Research publications and the JOOTRH training school
Research Publications
JOOTRH is a leading research centre in Western Kenya. Our researchers publish in peer-reviewed journals across medicine, nursing and public health.
Training School
The JOOTRH Training School offers accredited programmes in clinical medicine and nursing, while the hospital hosts medical and nursing students.
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