Nyamira County Referral Hospital Upgrade

Improved healthcare access, reduced referrals, maternal care improvements, diagnostic capability, local employment

Nyamira County Referral Hospital, the main healthcare facility for Nyamira County, has been undergoing phased upgrades since the introduction of devolved government in 2013. The hospital serves a population of over 600,000 people across the county's four sub-counties. Improvements have included renovation of the maternity wing, installation of new medical equipment, expanded laboratory services, and construction of additional ward blocks. The county government has invested in upgrading the facility to handle more complex medical cases locally, reducing the need for referrals to Kisii or Kisumu. The hospital is situated along the Isebania-Kisii-Ahero highway corridor and has benefited from improved road access through the A1 rehabilitation project.

Essential healthcare facility for Nyamira County residents who previously had to travel to Kisii or Kisumu for many medical services. Upgrades reduce healthcare access disparities in the tea-growing highlands of Nyanza.