Expanded healthcare access, specialized treatment services, medical training, reduced referrals to Nairobi
Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital Upgrade
Multi-billion shilling upgrade of Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital to a Level 6 facility with expanded capacity.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2019
StartedJanuary 1, 2020
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2026
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 3,500,000,000KES
Timeline
Upgrade Program Announced
Government approved plans to upgrade hospital to Level 6 status
Cardiovascular Specialists Visit
Governor received team of cardiovascular specialists for outreach program
Contractors
Various Contractors
Multiple PhasesMultiple contractors handling different phases of the hospital upgrade
Politicians Involved
Simba Arati
GovernorChampioned hospital upgrade and specialist medical programs
Benefits
Description
Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital is undergoing a major upgrade to transform it into a fully functional Level 6 facility serving the larger Gusii community and surrounding counties. The upgrade includes construction of new wards, an expanded ICU, a modern accident and emergency department, additional theatres, a renal unit, and a cancer treatment centre. The hospital serves as a teaching facility for Kisii University's medical school. The project has received cardiovascular and other specialist medical equipment. Governor Simba Arati has commissioned specialized medical outreach programs alongside the infrastructure upgrade.
Overview
Serves over 3 million people in the Gusii region and neighboring counties as the primary referral facility