New study by Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Referral Hospital microbiologist links hospital scrubs to drug resistant infections
A hospital environment, the study notes, serves as a reservoir for resistant bacteria, which can easily spread when staff move between clinical and public spaces without changing attire. To curb the risk, the researchers are calling for stricter enforcement of policies prohibiting the wearing of clinical clothing outside healthcare facilities.
Jaramogi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu delivers baby who developed outside uterus inside mother’s abdominal cavity
Lead gynaecologist Gabriel Eliazaro said the condition poses significant risks to both mother and child, including severe internal bleeding.
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital approved to train orthopaedic surgeons
Commenting on the milestone Ceaser Bitta, a general surgeon at Maseno University, said the approval reflects JOOTRH’s growing role as a centre of excellence in clinical care, training and research.
