Jaramogi Oginga Odinga hospital elevated to level 6 facility

In a statement by the hospital CEO Dr. Richard Lesiyampe, JOOTRH will now operate as a government entity handling referrals from within and outside Kisumu County.

He says the move is a significant milestone and that JOOTRH is implementing a comprehensive strategic plan and transformative management agenda to enhance its administrative and clinical services.

Dr. Lesiyampe has now called on the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to increase the daily bed reimbursement from Ksh.3,500 to Ksh.4,500 per day for the facility since JOOTRH will be operating as a Level 6 facility, providing specialized care and services.

Dr. Lesiyampe says the hospital now has plans to expand its bed capacity to at least 760 beds, ensuring that it can meet the growing healthcare needs of the region.

The elevation of JOOTRH to parastatal status was made via a gazette notice dated August 30, 2024 which also stated that the recurrent board and hospital management team will transition into a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA).