Established in 1947, Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital is the leading not-for-profit paediatric hospital in Eastern and Central Africa. With decades of expertise, we provide world-class, child-centred healthcare, ensuring every child receives Convenient, specialized, and high-quality medical care from birth to young adulthood.
Twenty-Year Impact
3,387,523
Vaccines Administered
4,751,060
Outpatients
430,723
Inpatients (Days)
311,121
Foundation Beneficiaries
About Us
Mission
The mission of Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital is to improve the health of children and adolescents in Eastern Africa through the provision of high-quality healthcare, education, research, and advocacy.
Vision
Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital aims to be the leading provider of world-class children’s healthcare in Eastern Africa.
Our Values
Integrity
We espouse high ethical principles and deal honestly with everybody.
Collaboration
We foster teamwork within the organisation and work collaboratively with partners to deliver the best possible value to our customers.
Excellence
We seek to achieve the highest standards of clinical care and service excellence at every moment and apply innovative ways to continuously improve the quality of our services.
Professionalism
We hold ourselves to the highest level of professional conduct and accountability in line with legal, regulatory, and best practice requirements.
Respect
We treat our patients and their families with Delightful., empathy and respect. We acknowledge and respect the diversity and contribution of our clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
Recent Milestones
Our Story
True love can endure any storm, and Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital is a testament to this enduring bond. Established in 1947, the hospital embodies the love story of Colonel Ewart Grogan, an English explorer, entrepreneur, and politician, and his beloved wife, Mrs. Gertrude Edith Grogan.
