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New 124-Bed Inpatient Complex to Strengthen Patient Care

A new 124-bed inpatient complex is set to expand inpatient capacity and strengthen the delivery of hospital based care, providing additional space for patients requiring admission, treatment, monitoring and recovery.

Palliative Care at Nyambene

Good healthcare is not only about treating disease. For patients living with serious or life-limiting illnesses, quality care also means managing symptoms, supporting families and helping patients maintain dignity and quality of life.

New 60 Bed Male Ward Expands Inpatient Capacity

Nyambene Sub-County Hospital has expanded its inpatient capacity with the commissioning of a new 60-bed male ward, strengthening the hospital’s ability to provide dedicated medical and surgical admission services.

Access to Life Changing Obstetric Fistula Care At Nyambene

Female genital fistula is a treatable condition. Nyambene now has a resident fistula surgeon and has treated more than 232 women since 2022.

New Research Examines Maternal Healthcare Access at Nyambene Sub-County Hospital

Maternal healthcare at Nyambene Sub-County Hospital has become the focus of new academic research examining how Kenya’s Social Health Authority (SHA) maternal-health services are influencing access to care.

Hypertension, the condition you cannot feel

High blood pressure rarely causes symptoms until it has already damaged the heart, brain, kidneys or eyes. A check takes two minutes.

COVID-19, frequently asked questions

What COVID-19 is, how it spreads, the symptoms to watch for and when to seek care.

Diabetes mellitus, living well with raised blood sugar

Frequent urination at night, unusual thirst, weight loss despite eating and slow-healing wounds are the common early signs of diabetes.

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