Kenyatta National Hospital Claimed
The Kenyatta National Hospital is the oldest hospital in Kenya. It is a public, tertiary, referral hospital for the Ministry of Health. It is also the teaching hospital of the University of Nairobi College of Health Sciences. It is the largest hospital in the country.
KNH was established as a State Corporation in 1987 through Legal Notice No. 109 of 6th April 1987 as amended by the KNH Amendment Order 2021 with the following mandate:
- a) To receive patients on referral from other hospitals or institutions within or outside Kenya for specialized health care;
- b) To provide facilities for medical education for the University of Nairobi and for research either directly or through other co-operating health institutions;
- c) To provide facilities for education and training in nursing and other health and allied institutions;
- d) To participate, as a national referral hospital, in national health planning
Surgical
KNH conducts numerous major and minor surgeries and draws together faculty and staff from several departments (a multi-disciplinary team) to enhance patient care and research.
Medical
The Medical Services Division coordinates and manages Paediatrics, Cardiology, Mental Health, Nutrition, Social Work, Cancer Treatment Centre, Renal, Respiratory Infectious Disease Unit, Endoscopy, Comprehensive Care Centre, Endocrinology/Diabetes Centre and Haemophilia.
Diagnostics
The Diagnostics Services and Health Information Division provides Radiological, Laboratory, Farewell and Health Information services to support clinical excellence.
Pharmaceutical
The Pharmaceutical Services Division coordinates and manages the Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacovigilance, Poison & Drug Information, Pharmaceutical Products, and Pharmaceutical Production in order to ensure adherence to professional best practices.
Nursing School
The Kenyatta National Hospital School of Nursing offers short Certificate courses for health care workers and Higher Diploma courses in specialized nursing..
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