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December 12, 2025
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Govt Launches Mashinani Programme to Modernise Hospital Services

Govt Launches Mashinani Programme to Modernise Hospital Services

The programme is expected to strengthen early diagnosis, reduce congestion at the referral facility, and improve access to care for underserved populations...

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On Thursday, December 11, 2025, Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, launched the Mashinani Programme at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) in Kisumu, bringing essential healthcare services closer to communities. This initiative coincided with the hospital's digital transformation and the unveiling of modernized facilities.

  • The Mashinani Programme aims to strengthen early diagnosis and reduce congestion at the referral facility.
  • The Digital Transformation of JOOTRH will introduce smart systems for records, patient flow, billing, and clinical operations.
  • JOOTRH also commissioned a rainwater harvesting system and solarisation for sustainability, and launched a renovated Oncology and Palliative Care Clinic.
  • These upgrades follow JOOTRH's transition to full national government oversight and its elevation to Level 6A status.

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