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Convenient
Inpatient Care

Our inpatient provides world-class care designed exclusively for children and young adults from birth to 21 years. Our child-friendly wards accommodate both mother and child ensuring comfort and peace of mind throughout the healing journey. We are proud to offer child friendly play areas and professional play therapy, creating a safe and nurturing environment that supports both emotional and physical recovery.

We welcome referrals from other hospitals, coordinate medical evacuations across East Africa, and care for international patients seeking care. With an average length of stay of just 2.6 days, delivering quality care with efficiency, convenience, and a delightful family-first approach.

90%

Patient Satisfaction

2.6 Days

Length of stay

12,000

Annual Inpatient Visits

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Short Stay
Short Stay
Child friendly environment & Play therapy
Child friendly environment & Play therapy
Playground
Playground
High Quality & Safety Care
High Quality & Safety Care
Daycare Service
Daycare Service
State of the Art Surgical Facilities
State of the Art Surgical Facilities
Nurturing Environment
Nurturing Environment
Specialized Care
Specialized Care

Inpatient
Services

We offer the full range of preventive care services incorporating primary prevention, secondary prevention, and tertiary prevention, and currently reach more than 100,000 clients annually.

Ward

Our wards are designed to provide a safe, comfortable, and family-friendly environment where every patient receives compassionate care from our dedicated team.

High Dependency Unit

The HDU offers close monitoring and advanced medical support for patients who require more care than a general ward but are stable enough not to need intensive care.

Paediatric Critical Care Unit

Our PCCU delivers expert, life-saving care to critically ill children, combining advanced equipment with a compassionate, child-focused approach to recovery.

Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Unit

Our BMT Unit provides advanced treatment for children requiring stem cell or bone marrow transplants, offering world-class facilities, expert medical teams, and compassionate support for patients and their families throughout the treatment journey.

Oncology Unit (Cancer)

Our Oncology Unit delivers comprehensive care for children with cancer, combining advanced diagnostics, targeted therapies, and emotional support to ensure holistic healing for both the patient and their loved ones.

Your Child’s inpatient stay at Gertrude's Children's Hospital

At Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital, we provide specialized, world-class inpatient care for children and young adults from birth to 21 years. Our 120 bed facility in Muthaiga has served over 100,000 patients annually from across Africa and beyond. With a focus on short inpatient stays, our wards are staffed by highly specialized critical care and perioperative nurses, ensuring expert care throughout your child’s recovery.

Why Gertrude's Children's Hospital

At Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital, we are committed to delivering quality, compassionate care with respect and professionalism. Additionally, our Day Surgery Services provide a safe, efficient, and child-friendly option for minor procedures, enabling children to recover under expert paediatric supervision and return home the same day, ensuring comfort, safety, and peace of mind for families.

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