The Haemo oncology specialty focuses on comprehensive paediatric haematology services for children with blood disorders and related conditions.
Paediatric Haematology & Oncology
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About the service
Paediatric Haematology Services
We offer comprehensive diagnostics and a range of treatments including transfusions, specialised therapies, and stem cell/bone-marrow transplantation when needed.
Conditions We
Treat
We treat a wide variety of childhood blood and bone-marrow conditions, including anaemia and red-cell disorders like Sickle cell disease and Thalassaemia;
Haematology Conditions
We treat a wide variety of childhood blood and bone-marrow conditions, including anaemia and red-cell disorders like Sickle cell disease and Thalassaemia; inherited or acquired bone marrow failure and related disorders; bleeding and clotting problems such as Haemophilia and platelet/coagulation disorders; white-cell or immune cell disorders; and blood cancers such as Leukaemia and Lymphoma.
Paediatric Haematology Services
The Haemo oncology specialty focuses on comprehensive paediatric haematology services for children with blood disorders and related conditions. We offer comprehensive diagnostics and a range of treatments including transfusions, specialised therapies, and stem-cell/bone-marrow transplantation when needed. Our care includes outpatient clinics, day-care treatments such as transfusions or chemotherapy, inpatient care when necessary, and long-term follow-up as children grow.
Before your visit
1. Book your appointment
2. Payment
3. Carry your previous medical records/history
4. Catering
For your convenience, we accept multiple payment methods, including various insurances including SHA for eligible clients. Whether you are local or visiting from abroad, our billing team is ready to assist you and make your payment experience simple and stress-free.
During the Visit
1. Enquiries
2. Reception
3. Assisted services ( Porter* Interpreter, Disability, )
4. Triage
5. Billing & Insurance
6. Consultation
7. Radiology & Laboratory
8. Admission – As recommended by primary doctor
9. Pharmacy
10. Follow up appointment
11. Concierge* and accommodation services*
After your Visit
1. Appointment reminder
2. Radiology & Laboratory
3. Follow up visit
4. Patient Support Groups
Outcomes & Testimonials
Research
- Improving early screening and detection of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in infants and young children, so that children receive care as early as possible. In Kenya it is estimated that approximately 14,000 children are born with SCD each year and without early intervention many do not survive past their fifth birthday
- Developing and refining diagnostic pathways and treatment protocols that are tailored to Kenyan children taking into account regional disease prevalence, health-system realities, resource settings and local treatment challenges.
- Conducting studies into improving access to essential and exploring novel methods for management of complications common in our context.
- Researching the broader care continuum: from diagnosis and acute crisis management (painful vaso-occlusive events, infections, anaemia) to transfusion strategies, follow-up care, and long-term outcomes including quality of life and survivorship in children with SCD in Kenya.
- Working closely with partners at the national and county and integrating research findings into policy and care guidelines.
Meet the Team
MBcHB, MMeD Paediatrics and Child Health
Dr. Brian Nderu is a Consultant Paediatric Haematologist-Oncologist at Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital, specializing in paediatric cancers, blood disorders, and bone marrow transplantation. He is passionate about improving treatment outcomes and advancing multidisciplinary, evidence-based care for children.
Consultant Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist
Dr. Doreen Karimi is a Paediatric Haematologist-Oncologist at Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital, specializing in childhood cancers, blood disorders, and sickle cell disease. Dr. Doreen Karimi is dedicated to advancing quality care, research, and advocacy to improve outcomes for children across Kenya and beyond.
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Muthaiga Medical Center
Ongata Rongai Medical Center
Junction Mall Medical Center
Lavington Medical Center
Sarit Medical Center
Nairobi West Medical Center
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