The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has launched a new Prime Care Center (PCC) to offer specialized and high-quality medical services at more affordable rates.The PCC is equipped with advanced medical equipment to conduct specialized procedures, complex diagnostic tests, and treatments for chronic illnesses, all at subsidized prices.Kisumu Governor, Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o, who presided over the launch, disclosed that the new center is designed to cater to the advanced medical needs of patients from the region.'I urge all residents to utilize this facility because it is your hospital,' he emphasized. 'Whether you are a civil servant, a business owner, or simply seeking specialized care, the PCC is designed to meet your needs.'Prof. Nyong'o acknowledged the difficulties locals face, even those with insurance, in accessing specialized healthcare in private hospitals, where insurance limits are quickly exhausted.He stressed that the JOOTRH Prime Care Center aims to address the high cost of treatment in private facilities by providing high-quality specialized services at more affordable rates.Speaking at the same event, Deputy Governor Dr. Mathew Owili, noted that JOOTRH, a level-five hospital in the Nyanza region, previously operated without a dedicated amenity wing. This issue has now been resolved with the inception of the Prime Care Center.'JOOTRH must compete with Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital due to the specialized services it offers,' said Dr. Owili.County Executive Committee Member for Medical Services, Public Health, and Sanitation, Dr. Gregory Ganda, stated that the new center would provide healthcare services in a private setting, targeting individuals with insurance covers that are quickly depleted in private hospitals.He added that highly skilled and experienced doctors and nurses have been deployed to the PCC to provide professional medical care.Dr. Ganda also announced plans to establi sh a primary care facility in the Kondele area of Kisumu Central Sub-County, allowing JOOTRH to focus on specialized services.Source: Kenya News Agency