Level 5 healthcare services, cancer treatment access, CT scan availability, reduced referrals, improved maternal care, blood bank services
Homa Bay County Teaching and Referral Hospital Upgrade
Multi-phase upgrade of Homa Bay County Teaching and Referral Hospital from Level 4 to Level 5, including new OPD, A&E block, and cancer centre.
AnnouncedSeptember 1, 2022
StartedOctober 1, 2022
Expected CompletionAugust 1, 2027
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 2,000,000,000KES
Timeline
Hospital Established
Homa Bay District Hospital started as a dispensary
New OPD Completed
Comprehensive Outpatient Department completed and operationalized within Governor Wanga's first 100 days
Cancer Centre Operationalized
Cancer Centre equipped and operationalized, saving residents from traveling far for cancer services
KUTRRH Partnership
MOU signed with Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital for exchange programs and capacity building
Level 5 Elevation
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council licensed the hospital to operate as Level 5 with 311-bed maximum
A&E Block Construction
Construction of new multi-storey Accident and Emergency Unit commenced
Politicians Involved
Gladys Wanga
GovernorMade healthcare a key manifesto priority and oversaw hospital transformation within first 100 days in office
Benefits
Description
The Homa Bay County Teaching and Referral Hospital (HCTRH), established in 1969 as a dispensary, has undergone significant upgrades under Governor Gladys Wanga's administration since 2022. The hospital was elevated to Level 5 status in December 2023, now with a licensed 311-bed then expanded to 600-bed capacity. Major completed works include a comprehensive Outpatient Department, renovated maternity wing, operationalized Cancer Centre with new equipment, revived renal unit and blood bank, and CT scan installation. A new multi-storey Accident and Emergency block is under construction. The county signed an MOU with Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital for exchange programs and equipment procurement. The hospital serves all 8 sub-counties of Homa Bay and surrounding counties.
Overview
Critical healthcare facility for Homa Bay's population burdened by high HIV/AIDS prevalence and malaria. The upgrade brings advanced diagnostic and treatment services closer to communities that previously traveled long distances to Kisumu or Kisii for specialized care.