Nakuru is the newest city in Kenya. With the status, comes an increase in population and a need for infrastructure to serve them. The county had 657 health facilities by 2020. For all your health needs, check out the top 10 hospitals in Nakuru.
1) Mediheal Hospital
Mediheal group of hospitals is the leading healthcare provider in East Africa. It’s known for affordable healthcare that focuses on ophthalmology, pathology, radiology, oncology, and gynecology just to name a few. Mediheal hospital is a level 5 hospital and is NHIF accredited for both inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital is located along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway.
2) Valley Hospital Nakuru
Valley Hospital Nakuru is located along West Road, opposite Water Buck Hotel. It has a 58 bed-capacity offering both inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital offers affordable services in general medical consultation, radiology, dental, pre, and post-natal, and ophthalmology among other services.
3) Evans Sunrise Medical Centre
Evans Sunrise Medical Centre is a 75-bed capacity private hospital, located opposite the Nakuru Athletics Club. It provides both inpatient and outpatient services with the outpatient clinic being at the Oyster Shell Building on Kenyatta Avenue. Some specialist doctors have their offices within the hospital premises making it easier for patients requiring specialist services.
4) Nakuru War Memorial Hospital
Nakuru War Memorial Hospital is possibly the oldest in Nakuru and a preferred hospital for many locals. It has grown over the years to offer almost all medical services including accident and emergency services, dialysis, ICU, HDU, ECG, a funeral home, and much more. There are also several specialist resident doctors on the hospital premises. The hospital is located along State House Road, opposite the Nakuru North Cemetry.
5) Avenue Healthcare Nakuru Clinic
The Nakuru branch was opened in 2011 on the 1st floor of the Polo Centre, along Kenyatta Avenue. They offer services including doctor consultation, pharmacy, radiology, lab services, and minor surgical procedures among others.
6) Mercy Mission Hospital – Annex
Mercy Mission Hospital – Annex is a Christian mission hospital offering both inpatient and outpatient services. It’s located along Moi Road, Biashara Ward. With a blend of high-quality services and affordability, it’s a favorite for many locals.
7) The Nairobi Women’s Hospital – Nakuru
The hospital came about as an expansion of the Nairobi Women’s Hospital in Nairobi. They have an outpatient branch at the CBA Centre building along Kenyatta Avenue, while the inpatient clinic is located along the Nakuru-Nairobi highway behind Platinum 7D Lounge. The Nairobi Women’s Hospital – Nakuru offers pre and post-natal services, radiology, and surgery among other services.
8) Bliss Medical Centre – Nakuru
Bliss Medical Centre is an NHIF-accredited hospital in Nakuru and Naivasha. The one in Nakuru is located in Apollo Centre along Kenyatta Avenue. The hospital is affordable and offers high-quality services in consultation, lab services, and pharmacy among others. It’s not a 24/7 hospital and its operating hour are between 9 am and 6 pm.
9) Medicross Nakuru Clinic
Medicross Clinic Nakuru boasts of being efficient, accessible, and affordable healthcare services in pharmacy, lab work, optometric eye clinic, physiotherapy, and ultrasound among others. The hospital is located along George Morara Road, next to CMC Motors.
10) Aga Khan University Hospital – Nakuru Medical Centre
Aga Khan University Hospital is one of the most trusted hospitals in Kenya for its quality. The services are pricey but the quality of services is undisputed. The Nakuru branch is located at Rive Business Centre, along Kenyatta Avenue. They offer services in dentistry, gynecology, and internal medicine among others.
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