Kenyatta University Hospital
Kenyatta University Hospital (Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital (KUTRRH)) is a National Referral Hospital with a 650-bed capacity. The hospital is equipped to offer specialized Oncology, Trauma & Orthopedics, Renal, Accident & Emergency, among other services but the oncology center is its flagship project. The hospital was officially opened by His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta on 10th of September 2020 though it had been in operation since October 2019. The hospital has an integrated molecular imaging center which helps in the treatment and diagnosis of cancer, one of the major reasons Kenyans travel abroad to seek.
| Kenyatta University Teaching, Research & Referral Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Geography | |
| Location | Kahawa West, Nairobi Northern Bypass Highway, Nairobi, Kenya |
| Coordinates | 01°10′33″S 36°54′57″E |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | NHIF |
| Type | Public, Referral and Teaching |
| Affiliated university | Kenyatta University Medical School |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| Beds | ~600 |
| History | |
| Opened | 2011 |
| Links | |
| Website | kutrrh |
| Other links | Kenyatta University |
Location
The hospital is located on a 100-acre piece of land that lies along the Nairobi Northern Bypass road, in the Northwestern part of the Kenyatta University. The main entrance is along the Northern Bypass road. The geographical coordinates of the hospital are: 01°10'33.0"S, 36°54'57.0"E (Latitude:-1.175833; Longitude:36.915833).[1]
References
- Google (8 August 2018). "Location of Kenyatta University Teaching, Research and Referral Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
External links
- There Has Been A Phenomenal Surge of Interest in Social Innovation As A Way to Achieve Sustainable Economic Growth (Slide Presentation) As of 13 May 2015.
- Compare This New Hospital in Ghana To the Eyesore Kenyatta University Has Just Built As of 3 March 2017.