Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has partnered with the Nairobi West Hospital in the treatment of children suffering from sickle-cell anemia.
The acting Chief Executive (CEO) of JOOTRH, Joshua Clinton, noted that early diagnosis and treatment of the disease will help save lives of many children suffering from the disease.
The collaboration has seen the setting up of a Sh100 million hematology centre at JOOTRH that has given hope not only to the children but also their parents.
The Nairobi West Hospital Medical Superintendent, Dr Parkash Sing Sagar, disclosed that more than 2.3 per cent of the children in the region are born with sickle cell anemia, of which more than 90 per cent of them die before their fifth birthday.
He noted that The Nairobi West Hospital has embraced modern medical technology such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, which is critical in the treatment of sickle cell anemia patients.
Residents were urged not to worry about the cost of treatment as the Sosial Health Authority (SHA), was acceptable in settling the medical bill.
By Milton Onyango
