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JOOTRH to launch red blood cell exchange for sickle cell

Dr. Richard Lesiyampe(Fourth Left),  CEO of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital(JOOTRH) together with fellow staff and medical representatives from The Nairobi West Hospital during the signing of the partnership on Wednesday.[Benard Orwongo, Standard]

In a major breakthrough development in the fight against Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in Kenya, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is set to begin offering red blood cell exchange (RBCx) therapy starting September 1, 2025.

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