Being prepared for your stay means that you can relax and provide your child with the emotional support necessary for the recovery process. Below are tips to help you plan for your stay, be it an extended stay, an outpatient procedure or a baby wellness check-up.
Transport
By bus
Gertrude’s Hospital pick-up point is located outside the Co-operative Bank Bomb Blast site, Moi Avenue just next to the Railways Bus Terminus Round-about.
There is a fee of KSh 30 and the van leaves for the main hospital at intervals of 1 hour.
Self drive
There is ample parking available 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week. There are no in-and-out privileges on the same ticket.
Hospital amenities
Mpesa
M-Pesa services in the hospital are found next to Gertrude’s Institute of Child Health and Research.
Restaurant
Inside the main hospital there is a restaurant called Table 49 where all types of Kenyan dishes and snacks for children are served.
Prayer room
There are two prayer rooms to cater for Muslims and Christian clients. Those clients wishing to access the rooms can ask for assistance on how to access the facilities from the attendants.
Free WiFi
Stay connected during your child's stay at our hospital with our free and fast WiFi.
Playground and play room
We have a designated playground for children. This facility is accessible to both inpatients and outpatients. The slides and the swings have been set up on artificial turf which is baby-friendly.
Please accompany your child to the playground for the sake of their safety.
What to bring
Parents details.
Insurance details if possible.
NHIF Information where applicable.
Any allergies to medicine and food.
Visiting hours
Parents are welcome 24 hours a day. There are times during the day when parents may be asked to step out of the room or unit. Both parents or legal guardians or one family-designated caregiver may be in the patient’s room before and after visiting hours. Sleeping arrangements are available for one parent in most rooms.
For the patient’s safety, please do not sleep in the child’s bed.
