Kiambu Town Hospitals and Clinics

Do you know where to go for the best Kiambu Town Hospitals? In any area you visit, your first priority should be a health and medical facility and for that matter, I have made this page to keep you updated about all the best places to visit in Kiambu town.

Medical Statistics

Gatundu District has 1 district hospital 1 sub-district hospital 6 health centres 12 dispensaries 26 medical clinics and 1 unclassified health facility

Kiambu East has 1 district hospital 1 sub-district hospital 6 health centres 21 dispensary 10 medical clinics and 1 nursing.

Thika has 1 district hospital 2 sub-district hospitals 6 health centre 12 medical clinics 60 dispensaries 3 VCT 4 nursing home and 13 unclassified medical facility.

The public hospitals in Kiambu are very large, and often overcrowded, because residents can receive affordable medical care under a cost-sharing model, unlike private, smaller hospitals.

So if you area coming to visit make sure to come with extra money to attend private clinics or come with your medicine. Kenya has one of the worst healthcare records in the world, but the development of local facilities and training of volunteers has brought some hope to Kenyans living in rural area.

Talk to locals in Kenya, about what worries them most in life and the answer will probably be their health and the health of their family.

Look at the statistics and it's easy to see why. Despite record investment over the past years, Kenya's healthcare performance is still ranked as one of the worst in the world.

AVAILABLE MEDICAL FACILITIES IN KENYA

• For a guide to physicians, dentists, hospitals, pharmacies and ambulance services in Kenya, go to the U.S.Embassy website.

• Adequate medical care is available in Nairobi, though facilities are limited elsewhere. Most doctors and hospitals will expect payment in cash, regardless of whether you have travel health insurance.

• Serious medical problems will require air evacuation to a country with state-of-the-art medical facilities.

MEDICAL INSURANCE :

You can’t assume your insurance will go with you when you travel to Kenya. It’s very important to find out BEFORE you leave whether or not your medical insurance will cover you overseas. You need to ask your insurance company two questions:

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE

• Do not drink tap water unless it has been boiled, filtered, or chemically disinfected.

• Do not drink unbottled beverages or drinks with ice.

• Do not eat fruits or vegetables unless they have been peeled or cooked.

• Avoid cooked foods that are no longer piping hot

INSECT AND TICK PROTECTION

• Wear long sleeves, long pants, hats and shoes (rather than sandals).

• For rural and forested areas, boots are preferable, with pants tucked in, to prevent tick bites.

SWIMMING AND BATHING PRECAUTIONS

• Avoid swimming, wading, or rafting in bodies of fresh water, such as lakes, ponds, streams, or rivers.

KENYA HEALTH CARE GENERAL ADVICE

• Bring adequate supplies of all medications in their original containers, clearly labeled.

Kenya Activities

Commercial Activities in this area .

• The main goods produced for sale are agricultural products such as corn, sweet potatoes, bananas, and citrus fruit.

• These are sold in small local markets, as well as in larger markets in the cities, alongside other commercial goods and handicrafts.

• Remember in Kenya bargaining is an expected, and at times lengthy, process in financial interactions.

Major Industries in this area include .

• The main industries are the small-scale production of consumer goods, such as plastic, furniture, and textiles; food processing; oil refining; and cement.

• Tourism is also important to Kenya's economy; due mainly to game reserves and resorts along the coast, but the industry has been hurt by recent political instability.

Business and Trade in this area .

• The primary goods found in this area are machinery and transportation equipment, petroleum products, iron, and steel.

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