Specialized healthcare, HIV treatment, cancer care, medical training, maternal health
Homa Bay County Teaching and Referral Hospital
Construction and upgrade of Homa Bay County Teaching and Referral Hospital to serve as the county's premier healthcare facility.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2017
StartedJune 1, 2018
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2026
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 2,500,000,000KES
Timeline
Hospital Expansion Commenced
Construction of new medical complex began
Contractors
Multiple Contractors
Various PhasesMultiple contractors handling different construction phases
Politicians Involved
Gladys Wanga
GovernorPrioritized hospital expansion as key health intervention
Benefits
Description
The Homa Bay County Teaching and Referral Hospital is undergoing significant expansion and upgrading to provide specialized healthcare services. The project includes construction of a new medical complex with modern operating theatres, expanded ICU and HDU units, a renal dialysis centre, an oncology unit to address the high cancer burden in the region, and improved maternity services. Homa Bay County has one of the highest HIV prevalence rates in Kenya, and the hospital upgrade includes expanded HIV treatment and care facilities. The project is funded through county government resources, national government allocations, and development partner support including PEPFAR.
Overview
Critical healthcare facility for a county with Kenya's highest HIV prevalence rate and significant cancer burden