Kisumu County Department of Medical Services,Public Health & Sanitation

08/08/2025

08/08/2025

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 – 𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐮 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞.

The Kisumu County Emergency Operations Center ambulances, working with partners Kenya Red Cross and St. John Ambulance, responded to a tragic road accident this evening.

Initial reports indicate that 24 lives have been lost, including a 10-year-old child, and 33 others sustained injuries. The injured were rushed to JOOTRH, where they are receiving treatment.

This evening, PS Ouma Oluga, the Deputy Governor, Mathew Owili, and Members of Parliament Joshua Oron, Rozaah Buyu, and Aduma Owuor, the CECM for Health, Dr. Gregory Ganda and other county leaders visited the facility to console the injured and offer support to families who lost loved ones.

We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and wish a speedy recovery to those injured. A detailed report will be issued after further updates from JOOTRH.

08/08/2025

🚨 Accident Alert:Kisumu-Kakamega Road🚨
We're responding to a serious accident near Coptic area on the Kisumu-Kakamega road.

Our team is on the ground, and four of our ambulances have been dispatched to the scene. We'll share more updates as they become available. Please use caution if you're in the area.

07/08/2025

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡: 𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐮 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐞.
Over a year ago, Kisumu County signed an MOU with Roche aimed at improving diagnostics in maternal and child health. This week, that commitment took an important step forward.

Roche’s top leadership, led by Director Taofik Oloruko, held a half-day workshop with the County’s senior management team to review proposals and finalize plans for the next phase of this impactful partnership.

This collaboration focuses on enhancing laboratory services to support early diagnosis—an essential step in improving health outcomes for mothers and children. Currently, Kisumu’s laboratory service capacity stands at 48%, and we are committed to significantly increasing this through the project.

Under this initiative, Kisumu County Referral Hospital (KCRH) will serve as the central diagnostic hub, with other county hospitals—such as Lumumba, Ahero, and Nyakach—acting as spokes. These spoke facilities will be equipped to conduct a broad range of liver, kidney, and hematological tests at the point of care. For those who test positive, confirmatory testing will be carried out at the central hub.

The County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health, Dr. Gregory Ganda, emphasized the critical importance of the initiative, thanking Roche for their continued support. He noted that stronger laboratory services are key to the timely detection and management of maternal complications and called for collective action to ensure the program’s success.

This partnership is a vital step in addressing leading causes of maternal and neonatal mortality, including pre eclampsia. Through the formalized MOU, Kisumu will gain access to advanced diagnostic tools, upgraded lab infrastructure, and specialized training for healthcare professionals.

Kisumu County remains committed to ensuring that every mother and newborn receives the highest standard of care.

04/08/2025

Today, Mama Kisumu Dorothy Nyong'o welcomed seven doctors from the U.S based organization Hands for a Cause. Led by Dr. Kijana Nix, the team also includes three Kenyan doctors.

In partnership with the Rotary Club of Maseno, they will be running a medical camp from August 4-7, 2025, to provide health and wellness services to residents of the Migosi and Ojola areas.

We thank them for their support and wish them a successful camp.

04/08/2025

🎉 Celebrating Life, Giving Hope: A Special Donation for Type 1 Diabetes clients.

Today, the Type 1 Diabetes Support Group at Kisumu County Referral Hospital (KCRH) had the honor of hosting Dr. Satwinder Singh, who has lived with Type 1 Diabetes for 35 years.

To mark his 40th birthday, Dr. Singh—himself a shining example of resilience and determination—chose to celebrate in a truly meaningful way. With the support of KIWASCO board members and partners, he generously donated 50 glucometers to support group members — 40 from himself, symbolizing each year of his life, and 10 from fellow board members.

This powerful gesture, rooted in personal experience and compassion, reminds us that with proper care, education and support, people living with Type 1 Diabetes can live full and fulfilling lives.

We extend our sincere thanks to our CECM for Health, Dr. Gregory Ganda, who, after being approached by Dr. Singh, mobilized the health team to support the initiative. Also in attendance were Director of Public Health Fredrick Oluoch, KCRH Medical Superintendent Dr. Tom Nyangwara, members of the County Health Management Team and dedicated facility staff.

As a Department, we continue to prioritize access to essential medicines and medical supplies. We also urge all Kisumu County residents to enroll in the Social Health Authority (SHA) to help ease the financial burden of managing chronic conditions like diabetes.

Together, we’re building a healthier and more compassionate Kisumu. 💙

04/08/2025

We are proud to announce the successful conclusion of our recent Laparoscopy Surgical Camp at KCRH conducted by facility surgical team led by Dr.Kiyaka Sonye and Dr.Charles Oduor.

The camp provided advanced, minimally invasive surgical care to several patients who underwent procedures for inguinal hernia (TAPP) and laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Laparoscopic surgery is a game changer as it offers significant advantages over traditional open surgery, including faster recovery times, smaller scars and reduced pain. We are committed to bringing these modern surgical techniques to our community and are grateful to all who made this camp a success.

This laparoscopic surgical camps will be happening monthly at KCRH to accomodate many patients.

03/08/2025

It’s World Breastfeeding Week! 🤱🏾

Breastfeeding is one of the most powerful ways to give babies a healthy start in life — boosting their immunity, protecting them from disease, and providing complete nutrition and comfort.

Let’s create a world where every mother is supported to breastfeed — at home, at work, and in the community.

. Share the facts. Make it possible.

03/08/2025

Join us for an empowering event for individuals living with Type 1 Diabetes on Monday, August 4th, 2025, at the MOH Resource Centre, Kisumu County Referral Hospital from 9.00am.

This event aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate daily life with diabetes, from checking blood sugars and adjusting insulin doses to making informed decisions about diet and exercise. We'll have 50 Glucometers available for 50 Lives!

01/08/2025

The World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) 2025 message is centered on the theme: "Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems."
This theme emphasizes that breastfeeding is not just an individual choice but a public health imperative that requires a strong and lasting support network. The message calls for a collaborative effort from various sectors to build a "warm chain" of support for mothers.

31/07/2025

We're proud to share that our CECM for Health, Dr. Gregory Ganda, delivered the keynote address as Chief Guest at the
𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐊 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐡𝐞𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 2025 right here in Kisumu!

Dr. Ganda had the honor of officially opening the conference, hosted by the Arthritis and Rheumatism Society of Kenya (ARSK) at the beautiful Ciala Resort.While delivering his speech, he highlighted Kisumu's ongoing health transformation, including our Primary Care Network, digital health reforms, local pharmaceutical manufacturing (like the Sickle Cell Plant with Yunigen and Meddaditus)and our bold vision to become Kenya's next medical city.

Emphasizing that musculoskeletal and rheumatic diseases are a leading cause of disability, Dr. Ganda urged stakeholders to decentralize rheumatology care, embed early screening at the primary level, integrate multidisciplinary approaches for chronic disease care and ensure sustainable funding.

He proudly noted Kisumu's role as a "living case study" of health system innovation.

Congratulations to Dr.Paul Etau(ARSK Chair), Prof. Omondi Oyoo (Patron), Dr. Beryl Ganda(Vice Chair), Dr. Osiro(KAP Western),Dr. Fred Mutisya (Key Note) and the entire ARSK leadership for organizing such a impactful event. Arthrheuma Society of Kenya The Ministry of Health

31/07/2025

𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐮 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥.
The KCRH leadership team along with Eng. Benard Ojwang (Project Manager), Alphonce Oloo (Contractor) and the facility board members, conducted a thorough site visit for the good part of afternoon today to inspect the ongoing cabro work. We're thrilled to report the project is now 70% complete and nearing handover.

The team then had a feedback meeting where, Engineer Ojwang provided a comprehensive report on this key infrastructure upgrade.

But that's not all! In consultation with the Senior Health Administrator, Alex Ochieng, also shared insights into KCRH's ambitious 5-year transformation plan. This plan covers both infrastructure and service delivery improvements, with exciting projects like:
* Outpatient Complex
* Inpatient Complex
* Maternity Theatre
* Cabro Work
* CT Scan
We're proud to have already achieved the Maternity Theatre, and with the cabro work almost done, our focus now shifts to starting the Outpatient and Inpatient Complexes this financial year.