• Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    A month of awareness on breast cancer, with emphasis on early detection. Women are encouraged to learn breast self-examination and to come for a clinical breast examination if they notice a lump, a change in the skin or nipple, or any other concern. Breast cancer found early is easier to treat.

  • Customer Service Week

    The hospital recognises the staff who serve patients, families and visitors every day, and invites feedback on how its services can be improved. Share your experience at the Customer Care Desk, in the suggestion boxes or through the feedback page.

  • World Sight Day

    Free vision testing at the eye clinic, screening for glaucoma and diabetic eye disease, and cataract assessment with listing for surgery. Bring your spectacles and any previous eye records.

    Free
  • World Mental Health Day

    Community talks on depression, anxiety and substance use, and how to seek help. Confidential assessment available at the mental health clinic throughout the day.

    Free
  • World Hospice and Palliative Care Day

    Recognising the care given to people living with serious and life-limiting illness, and the support offered to their families. Information on the hospital's palliative care service is available from the Customer Care Desk.

  • Mazingira Day (Public Holiday)

    Mazingira Day is a public holiday in Kenya. Accident and Emergency, maternity and inpatient services continue as normal, 24 hours a day. Outpatient and specialist clinic arrangements may differ on public holidays; please call +254 724 265 555 to confirm before travelling.

  • International Infection Prevention and Control Week

    A week focused on preventing infections in health care, including hand hygiene, safe injection practice, cleaning and safe waste management. Patients and visitors are asked to clean their hands when entering and leaving the wards.

  • Mashujaa Day (Public Holiday)

    Mashujaa Day is a public holiday in Kenya. Accident and Emergency, maternity and inpatient services continue as normal, 24 hours a day. Outpatient and specialist clinic arrangements may differ on public holidays; please call +254 724 265 555 to confirm before travelling.

  • International Day of Radiology

    Recognising the role of medical imaging in diagnosis and treatment, and the radiographers and radiology staff who deliver CT, X-ray and ultrasound services at the hospital.

  • World Diabetes Day

    Free blood sugar testing, foot checks and dietary counselling, with same-day linkage into the NCD clinic for anyone whose result needs follow-up.

    Free