Nutrition
Nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, diet prescription and follow-up.
The Nutrition Service provides nutritional assessment, counselling and therapeutic nutrition support for inpatients and outpatients of all ages. Nutrition care forms an important part of treatment and recovery, with dietary advice tailored to individual needs and based on locally available foods.
Patients may be referred to the service from any department of the hospital.
The service provides:
- Nutritional assessment for children and adults
- Management of acute malnutrition, including therapeutic feeding
- Breastfeeding and infant and young child feeding support
- Therapeutic diet assessment and prescription for inpatients
- Dietary counselling for diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease and other chronic conditions
- Nutrition support during pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Nutrition support for patients receiving care for HIV or TB
Service overview
DaysMonday to Friday
Hours8am to 5pm
Therapeutic feedingInpatient and outpatient
Breastfeeding supportAvailable
Enquiries
For enquiries about this service, clinic schedules and general patient information.
Medical emergency: +254 704 320 847
More services
Other services in this category
Inpatient Services
- Open 24 hours
Male and female medical wards, a paediatric ward, the maternity ward and a newborn unit, with round-the-clock nursing and clinical care.
Comprehensive Care Clinic (CCC)
- Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm
Care and treatment, ARV dispensing, laboratory investigation including CD4 and viral load, HIV testing, adherence and treatment preparation.
Chest and TB Services
- Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm
Diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care for respiratory conditions, including tuberculosis.
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