Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital

18/03/2026

FIRST-HAND INFORMATION

Today, VTRH CEO, Mr. Titus Mumia, took the initiative to conduct hospital rounds aimed at obtaining first-hand information on patient care and service delivery.

During the visit, he toured several key departments including the Renal Unit, Amenity Ward, Laboratory, and the new Mother and Child Maternity Wing.

He engaged directly with patients, listening to their experiences and feedback on the services offered at the facility.

This initiative underscores the hospital’s commitment to continuous improvement and patient-centered care.
At VTRH, we care about your health.

18/03/2026

17/03/2026

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13/03/2026

GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT OF PAG KENYA VISITS VTRH.

The General Superintendent of the Pentecostal Assemblies of God Kenya, Rev. Bishop Kenneth Adiara, today visited Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital for a routine medical check-up.

During his visit, the General Superintendent thanked the staff at VTRH for the warm reception and the professionalism demonstrated while attending to patients.

He also commended H.E Dr. Wilber Ottichilo, the Governor of Vihiga County, for the commendable work and continued support towards improving healthcare services at the facility.

Rev. Bishop Adiara later took time to pray for the sick, offering words of encouragement and wishing them a quick recovery.
County Government of Vihiga Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital Kelvin Mudasia Muhambe Hon Kitungulu Nicholas Cecm Kelvin Mudasia Muhambe Department of Health Services, Vihiga County Kenyatta National Hospital Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referal Hospital (JOOTRH) Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo Esther Agiza

12/03/2026

*VIHIGA COUNTY ASSEMBLY HEALTH COMMITTEE GRILLS VTRH MANAGEMENT.*

The Vihiga County Assembly Health Committee today held a session with the management team of Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital (VTRH) to address key issues affecting the facility.

The meeting, chaired by the Health Committee Chairman *Hon. Dr, Fredrick Mavisi,* focused on several critical areas including:
• *Human Resource* management,
*• clinical services,* and
• *financial accountability* .

During the engagement, members of the County Assembly sought clarification from the hospital leadership on various operational matters aimed at improving service delivery at the facility.

Among those present during the session were the County Executive Committee Member for Health *Hon. Dr. Nicholas Kitungulu,* the Hospital *Board Chair Dr. Songore,* and the Chief Executive Officer of Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital *Titus Mumia.*

The engagement forms part of the County Assembly's oversight role to ensure effective management and improved healthcare services for the people of Vihiga County.

*At VTRH, We Care About Your Health.*

11/03/2026

VTRH LABORATORY DEPARTMENT ENGAGES MANAGEMENT AND COUNTY HEALTH LEADERSHIP.

Today, the Laboratory Department at Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital (VTRH) held a consultative meeting with the VTRH Management Team and officials from the County Department of Health.

The meeting, chaired by the County Director of Medical Services, Dr. Benjamin Induswa, focused on strengthening a conducive working environment and improving service delivery to patients at the facility.

During the engagement, the Director commended the Hospital CEO, *Mr. Titus Mumia,* and the Deputy CEO and Head of Clinical Services, *Dr. Collins Masika* , for their leadership and for fostering teamwork within the laboratory department.

Also present during the meeting were:
• County Director of Human Resources Mr. Hudson Mutsotso
• County Director of Laboratory Services Mr. Brian Mwangi.
• Hospital Administrator Mr. Clement Aderi
• Manager, Nursing Services Mr. William Litu
• VTRH Laboratory In-Charge Mr. Moses Inyanje

The meeting provided a platform for dialogue aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring quality laboratory services for patients seeking care at the hospital.

09/03/2026

THIS IS OUR GEM AT VTRH.

Dr. Maureen Okango
_Consultant Obstetrician/Gynecologist & Fistula Surgeon

Dr. Maureen Okango is an
accomplished Consultant Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Fistula Surgeon with over a decade of experience in providing high-quality patient care and achieving excellent surgical outcomes.

She has collaborated with both National and County Ministries of Health in various training and sensitization programs, including Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EMONC), Self-Care, Adolescent Health, Post-Abortion Care, and Family Planning. Her expertise extends across Kenya and the region, where she has supported Sexual and Reproductive Health initiatives as a consultant with organizations such as the World Health Organization Kenya and the Clinton Health Access Initiative Malawi, where she helped lead the adoption of the WHO EMOTIVE bundle for postpartum hemorrhage management.

Dr. Okango has also worked with the *Ministry of Health Lesotho under the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine to provide EMONC training to various cadres of healthcare workers.

Within Vihiga County, she is a champion for strategies aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under the Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) initiative.
Dr. Okango holds a Master’s degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the* University of Nairobi and a FIGO Fellowship in Fistula Surgery from the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Her research examined the association between serum folate levels and early pregnancy losses.

Currently serving at Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital Dr. Okango is passionate about integrating innovative, evidence-based practices into clinical care, mentoring fellow healthcare professionals, and advancing reproductive health through research and community engagement.

DR. TODAY AT VTRH WE CELEBRATE YOU. WE ARE PROUD OF YOU DOC

06/03/2026

SAD NEWS..

06/03/2026

GAVANA WA KAUNTI YA VIHIGA DKT. WILBER OTICHILO AZURU HOSPITALI YA RUFAA YA VIHIGA KUTATHMINI HALI YA UTENDAJI.

Gavana wa Kaunti ya Vihiga, Dkt. Wilber Otichilo, leo ametembelea Hospitali ya Rufaa ya Vihiga iliyoko Mbale ili kukagua na kutathmini hali ya utoaji huduma pamoja na utendakazi wa vitengo mbalimbali.

Katika ziara hiyo, gavana alizuru baadhi ya vitengo muhimu vya hospitali ikiwemo Kitengo cha Matibabu ya Figo (Renal Unit) na Idara ya Radiolojia (Radiology Department), ambako alipata fursa ya kujionea vifaa, huduma zinazotolewa pamoja na changamoto zinazokabili wahudumu wa afya.

Katika ziara hiyo, gavana aliandamana na Waziri wa Afya wa Kaunti ya Vihiga, Dkt. Nicholas Kitungulu, Afisa Mkuu Mtendaji wa Hospitali ya Rufaa ya Vihiga, Bw. Titus Mumia, pamoja na Daktari Mkuu wa hospitali, Dkt. Collins Masika.

Ziara hiyo inalenga kuimarisha utoaji wa huduma za afya kwa wananchi wa Kaunti ya Vihiga kupitia tathmini ya mara kwa mara ya miundombinu, vifaa na utendaji wa hospitali.

04/03/2026

04/03/2026

*VTRH WEEKLY CME REPORT*

*FACILITY* : Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital (VTRH)
*DEPARTMENT* : Laboratory Services
*TOPIC* : Overview of Laboratory Test Menu and Services
*PRESENTER* : Mr. Moses Inyanje – In-Charge, Laboratory Services
*VENUE* : Hospital Chapel.

Every day is a learning process, and not knowing is not a crime. Today, Mr. Moses Inyanje, the In-Charge of Laboratory Services, took the medical team at VTRH through a comprehensive overview of the laboratory test menu and services offered at the facility.

The presentation highlighted the structure of the laboratory department, which is divided into the following key sections:
1. *Phlebotomy and Sample Collection*
This section handles sample reception and collection, including venous and capillary blood samples, as well as stool and urine specimens.
2. *Hematology*
Services include the use of automated analyzers, sickling tests, and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) testing.
3. *Clinical Chemistry*
This section conducts kidney function tests, liver function tests, immunoassays (including PSA and thyroid function tests), and tumor markers such as CEA, CA 19-9, and CA 12-5.
4. *Molecular Laboratory*
Provides advanced diagnostic services including HPV testing and GeneXpert Ultra. The laboratory has also introduced new testing capabilities for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia.
5. *Blood Transfusion Services*
Includes compatibility testing, blood grouping, and Coombs testing to ensure safe transfusion practices.
6. *Blood Donor Services*
Responsible for blood collection and referral for screening to ensure safe and adequate blood supply.
The session emphasized the critical role of the laboratory in clinical decision-making and patient management.

As VTRH, we are on the right trajectory in strengthening diagnostic capacity and enhancing quality healthcare service delivery.

03/03/2026

HOSPITAL CEO HOLDS QUARTERLY MEETING WITH HMTs

The Chief Executive Officer of Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Mr. Titus Mumia, today convened a quarterly meeting with members of the Hospital Management Teams (HMTs) to review departmental performance and assess progress on performance contracting targets.

The engagement focused on evaluating key performance indicators and strengthening accountability frameworks aimed at improving service delivery within the facility.
Key Areas Discussed:

• Review of departmental performance indicators
• Progress on performance contracting targets
• Strategies for enhancing efficiency and service delivery
• Strengthening teamwork and interdepartmental collaboration
• Addressing operational challenges affecting service output

The CEO underscored the importance of data-driven decision-making, timely reporting, and collective responsibility in achieving the hospital’s strategic objectives.
He encouraged departmental heads to remain steadfast in their commitment to continuous improvement and the maintenance of high standards of patient care.

These quarterly engagements form part of the hospital’s broader strategy to enhance transparency, operational efficiency, and the provision of quality healthcare services to the people of Vihiga County and beyond.

Also present at the meeting were Dr. Collins Masika, Medical Superintendent; Mr. Clement Aderi, Hospital Administrator; and Mr. William Litu, Nursing Manager.
County Government of Vihiga Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital Kelvin Mudasia Muhambe Hon Kitungulu Nicholas Cecm Kenyatta National Hospital Manzugu Benjamin Department of Health Services, Vihiga County Eunice Indiatsi Mary Anyiendah Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referal Hospital (JOOTRH) Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo Lydia Nyagoto

AT VTRH WE CARE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH.