Specialized healthcare, HIV treatment, surgical services, maternal care, reduced referrals
Siaya County Referral Hospital Upgrade
Upgrade of Siaya County Referral Hospital to Level 5 with expanded surgical, maternity, and outpatient facilities.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2017
StartedJune 1, 2018
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2025
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 1,500,000,000KES
Timeline
Hospital Upgrade Initiated
Construction of expanded hospital facilities began
Contractors
County Development Contractors
Multiple PhasesLocal and national contractors for phased hospital construction
Politicians Involved
James Orengo
GovernorPrioritized hospital upgrade for improved healthcare in Siaya
Benefits
Description
The Siaya County Referral Hospital is undergoing an upgrade to full Level 5 status. The project includes construction of new wards, a modern theatre complex, expanded maternity unit with a newborn unit, ICU, radiology department with CT scan capabilities, and a comprehensive care centre for HIV treatment. Siaya County has one of the highest HIV prevalence rates in Kenya, making the hospital upgrade critical for public health. The project is funded by the county government, national government, and development partners including PEPFAR and CDC.
Overview
Serves a county with one of Kenya's highest HIV prevalence rates, providing critical treatment and care services