Jaramogi Oginga hospital begins replacing cancer-causing asbestos roofs
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kenya has begun replacing asbestos roofing to comply with government health and safety directives. The initiative aims to mitigate long-term health risks associated with asbestos exposure for staff and patients.
Why it matters
It reflects a broader national effort in Kenya to modernize public infrastructure and eliminate hazardous materials from healthcare facilities.
Asbestos roofs at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH)/HANDOUT
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has begun replacing its old asbestos roofs with modern roofing materials.
The move is in compliance with a directive by the Ministry of Environment to eliminate the hazardous construction material from buildings across the country.
Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Joshua Okise said the ongoing works were in line with health and safety requirements aimed at protecting healthcare workers, patients and other people accessing services at the facility.
Okise said the exercise was also part of the hospital’s broader transformation following its elevation to a Level C5 parastatal, a status that marks a significant milestone in its development and its role in healthcare delivery across Nyanza and Western Kenya.
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