Mbagathi County Referral Hospital, Bed Capacity, Location, & Contacts

Welcome to Mbagathi County Referral Hospital

Mbagathi County Referral Hospital, formerly known as South Hill Hospital for Infectious Diseases, was established in 1956 by Sir Fredrick Crawford. Originally built as an isolation unit for contagious diseases like tuberculosis, measles, cholera, leprosy, and others, it operated as an extension of the then King George VI Hospital (now Kenyatta National Hospital). For years, it was widely recognized as the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH).

Fast forward to today, Mbagathi has transformed into a modern, fully-fledged referral hospital, serving the Nairobi Metropolis and surrounding regions.

Mbagathi County Referral Hospital Bed Capacity

Originally: 266 beds

Currently: 320 beds

Inpatient Bed Occupancy: Often exceeds 200% due to high demand

NICU (Newborn Unit): 4 ICU beds, 48 incubators, and a 4-bed infectious unit

Mbagathi County Referral Hospital Location

Mbagathi Hospital is located at:
Kenyatta Golf Course Location, Kibra Sub-County
Woodley/Golf Course Ward, Nairobi County
Right next to Kibra Informal Settlement
Google Maps friendly tip: Search “Mbagathi Hospital” and head toward the Golf Course/Ngumo area.

Mbagathi County Referral Hospital Contact Information

Phone: +254 20274712

Emergency Hotline: +254 20274712

Email: customrecare@mbagathihospital.or.ke

Postal Address: P.O. Box 40205-00200, Nairobi, Kenya

Website: www.mbagathihospital.or.ke

Our Services – Open 24/7

Mbagathi Hospital is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, offering:

Medical and Surgical Services

Rehabilitative Care

Diagnostic Services (Lab, Radiology, etc.)

Mortuary Services

Emergency and Critical Care

Specialist Outpatient Clinics

Comprehensive Care Clinic (CCC)
Dedicated to HIV/AIDS and TB care, the CCC offers:

Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT)

Prophylaxis and Treatment for Opportunistic Infections

Palliative and Psychological Support

Nutritional Counseling

PMTCT (Prevention of Mother-To-Child Transmission)

Stress Management and Mental Health Support

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Under the leadership of Governor Johnson Sakaja and Chief Officer Mr. Geoffrey Mosiria, Mbagathi recently unveiled a state-of-the-art NICU designed to provide advanced care for:

Preterm babies

Low birth weight infants

Babies with critical health conditions

With 48 incubators, 4 intensive care beds, and a specialized infectious unit, our NICU is a safe haven for Nairobi’s tiniest and most vulnerable patients.

Specialty Clinics for Adults & Children

Mbagathi’s specialty clinics are managed by experienced healthcare professionals in areas beyond general medicine. Our clinics include:

Medical Outpatient Clinic (MOPC)

Surgical Outpatient Clinic (SOPC)

Orthopedic Outpatient Clinic (OOPC)

Comprehensive Care Clinic (CCC)

Obstetrics & Gynaecology Clinic

Antenatal & Postnatal Clinic

Dermatology Clinic

Dental Clinic

Ophthalmology (Eye) Clinic

ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) Clinic

Why Choose Mbagathi?

With decades of experience, a central Nairobi location, and a passionate, dedicated medical team, Mbagathi County Referral Hospital is more than a hospital — it’s a lifeline for over 1 million residents in its catchment area. Whether it’s outpatient care, emergency services, or specialized clinics, we’re here when you need us most.

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