Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has acquired a new consignment of ultra-modern surgical and critical care equipment to enhance specialised healthcare.
Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr. Joshua Okise, who received the consignment, said the upgrade will enhance efficiency, improve patient safety, and strengthen clinical outcomes at the Level 6A national referral facility.
Dr. Okise said the hospital received 92 line items supplied by Sunview Medipro International Limited, replacing equipment that has been in use for more than a decade.
“This modernisation is essential for a facility of our level. It improves reliability and enables us to offer the specialised services our region requires,” he said during the handover ceremony also attended by board members Grace Essendi and Dr. Zablon Mokua.
He said the upgrade is anchored on the standardisation of the surgical wing, introducing interoperability that allows machines to integrate with central monitoring systems.
“With this integration, we expect reduced downtime, improved workflow, and better coordination of care, especially in critical units,” Dr Okise said, adding that the technology will contribute to faster recovery times and lower mortality rates.
The equipment includes six Mindray HyBase V3 operating tables and five HyLED C5-C5 surgical lights designed for complex procedures.
“The operating tables provide advanced positioning for orthopedic and general surgeries, while the lighting minimises tissue dehydration during prolonged operations,” he said.
Dr. Okise noted that the modular tables feature one-click repositioning, reducing time between procedures and allowing the hospital to handle more surgical cases daily.
To improve anesthesia safety, the hospital has installed six new anesthesia machines and six Mindray EP 300 electrosurgical platforms.
“These systems ensure precise ventilation and controlled delivery of anesthetic agents, which is critical for pediatric and high-risk patients,” he said.
In the Intensive Care Unit, the facility has added more than 20 BeneFusion syringe and infusion pumps, alongside BeneVision N15 and N1 patient monitors.
“The N1 monitor enables continuous tracking of patients from the emergency unit to theatre and into the ICU without disconnection, eliminating dangerous gaps in patient data,” Dr. Okise said.
He added that the upgrade also introduces specialised surgical accessories such as universal hip pads and advanced headrests, replacing improvised methods previously used during procedures.
“This allows us to standardise patient positioning and significantly reduce risks such as pressure sores and nerve damage,” he said.
The Ag CEO said the investment will reinforce JOOTRH’s role as a key referral facility in western Kenya by expanding its capacity to handle complex medical cases locally.
By Chris Mahandara
