Health and Lifestyle

Glaucoma, cataract and diabetes have been pointed out as the major cause of blindness in Kenya, with the Ministry of Health estimating that about 10 million people are likely to lose their sight, if the situation is not reversed. Francis Mbuguru, aged 70 years and hails from Meru County, lost his eyesight in 2018 due to

Dental NHIF Hospitals in Kenya: Bomet County Comprehensive list of NHIF Dental Accredited Hospitals COUNTY NHIF HOSPITAL CODE HOSPITAL NAME CATEGORY SERVICE TYPE BOMET 0004119 TENWEK HOSPITAL BOMET (SOTIK) FAITH-BASED IN & OUTPATIENT BOMET 0004053 ST. CLARES MISSION HOSPITAL (KAPLONG) FAITH-BASED IN & OUTPATIENT BOMET 00048537 BROOKLYN MEDICAL CENTRE PRIVATE OUTPATIENT

Health Principal Secretary Susan Mochache says the most effective way of fighting coronavirus is through vaccination. The PS stated that although it has been emphasised that people observe the containment measures including washing hands, sanitising and wearing facemasks, vaccination is given priority as it creates immunity in the body. Mochache, who spoke while re-launching the

The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) has guaranteed the security of Kenyans’ contributions as it readies for the shift to the upcoming Social Health Authority. The 57-year-old NHIF is slated for dissolution, making way for the Social Health Authority, as outlined in the Social Health Insurance Bill of 2023. The Social Health Authority (SHA) will oversee

NHIF CHOICE AND CHANGE OF FACILITY Choice or selection of preferred outpatient facilities is done every June and December of the contract year. NHIF will inform the members when the period is due for submission of the form for change of facility. The following guidelines shall be applicable: To choose a preferred outpatient facility one

Kiambu County NHIF Outpatient/ Inpatient Hospitals For Civil Service and Disciplined Services- Location, Contacts, Requirements No. Region County Hospital Code Hospital Name (Civil Servants) NHIF Branch Job Group Cover 1 Central Kiambu 0018123 A.I.C KIJABE MEDICAL CENTRE LIMURU A-K Inpatient & Outpatient 2 Central Kiambu 22202402 AAR HEALTHCARE THIKA OUTPATIENT CENTRE THIKA A-K Outpatient 3

Dental NHIF/ SHIF Hospitals in Kenya: Nyeri County Comprehensive list of NHIF Dental Accredited Hospitals COUNTY NHIF HOSPITAL CODE HOSPITAL NAME CATEGORY SERVICE TYPE NYERI 22262547 ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC DISPENSARY SIRIMA PARISH FAITH-BASED OUTPATIENT NYERI 2222487 MUGUNDA CATHOLIC DISPENSARY FAITH-BASED OUTPATIENT NYERI 2226050 CONSOLATA HOSPITAL (NYERI) FAITH-BASED IN & OUTPATIENT NYERI 2226040 P.C.E.A HOSPITAL(TUMUTUMU) KARATINA

NHIF Kenya is the only medical coverage in the country that permits the principal individual to add beneficiaries at no extra fee. Besides, the process is short and takes only a few minutes to complete at any NHIF branch office or Huduma Centre. Documents needed Before going to NHIF offices or Huduma Centre You need

Marsabit County NHIF Outpatient Hospitals- Location, Contacts, Requirements No. County Hospital Code Hospital Name (Outpatient) NHIF Branch 629 Marsabit 6669886 AIC GATAB HEALTH CENTRE MARSABIT 630 Marsabit 66668536 BLISS GVS HEALTHCARE LTD MARSABIT MARSABIT 631 Marsabit 66661102 ISMC SERVICES HOSPITAL MARSABIT 632 Marsabit 6669626 LAISAMIS CATHOLIC HOSPITAL MARSABIT 633 Marsabit 66666129 MARSABIT JAMIA MEDICAL SERVICES

Dental NHIF/ SHIF Hospitals in Kenya: Makueni County Comprehensive list of NHIF Dental Accredited Hospitals COUNTY NHIF HOSPITAL CODE HOSPITAL NAME CATEGORY SERVICE TYPE MAKUENI 66628343 BLISS GVS HEALTHCARE LIMITED EMALI PRIVATE OUTPATIENT MAKUENI 66626358 BLISS GVS HEALTHCARE LTD WOTE PRIVATE OUTPATIENT MAKUENI 6662888 KILOME MATERNITY & NURSING HOME PRIVATE IN & OUTPATIENT MAKUENI 666214439