Top Hospitals in Eldoret

 By Vipasho News

Eldoret has cemented its reputation as one of Kenya's leading medical cities, attracting thousands of patients from across the North Rift, Western Kenya, South Sudan, Uganda and the wider East African region. The city is home to a mix of national referral, county and private hospitals offering specialized services ranging from cancer treatment and cardiac care to fertility treatment, orthopaedics, neurosurgery and advanced surgery.

The healthcare sector has continued to expand through investments in modern medical technology, highly trained specialists, medical research and world-class healthcare infrastructure, making Eldoret the country's second-largest healthcare referral hub after Nairobi.

Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH)

Kenya's second-largest national referral hospital serves patients from more than 20 counties as well as neighbouring countries. The Level 6 facility is internationally recognized for specialized services in oncology, cardiology, kidney transplantation, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, intensive care, renal dialysis and medical research through its partnership with Moi University. The hospital is also home to the Chandaria Cancer and Chronic Disease Centre and the renowned Shoe4Africa Children's Hospital.

TOPHILL Hospital – Brain and Spine Centre

Founded by Dr. Florentius Koech, TOPHILL Hospital has rapidly grown into one of Eldoret's leading private healthcare institutions. Located in the serene Elgon View area, the Level 5 comprehensive hospital is particularly renowned for its specialized Brain and Spine Centre, offering advanced neurological and spinal care using modern technology.

The hospital also provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, emergency medicine, surgery, maternity care, diagnostics, laboratory services, imaging, pharmacy and specialist clinics. Its mission is to deliver world-class healthcare outcomes while ensuring affordability for patients across the region.

Eldoret Hospital

Established in 1975, Eldoret Hospital remains one of the Rift Valley's oldest and largest private hospitals. Over nearly five decades, it has built a reputation for quality healthcare supported by modern infrastructure and highly qualified specialists.

The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services including a 24-hour accident and emergency department, intensive care, dialysis, cardiology, IVF and fertility treatment, maternity services, radiology, rehabilitation, pharmacy and laboratory services.

In 2002, Eldoret Hospital expanded by opening the Doctors' Plaza, which hosts highly specialized consultants in ENT, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, dentistry and several other disciplines. In 2021, the hospital further expanded its footprint by opening an annex branch in Kericho to serve patients across South Rift.

LifeCare Multispeciality Hospital

LifeCare Multispeciality Hospital has established itself as a modern private healthcare provider offering 24-hour emergency services, maternity care, orthopaedics, internal medicine, radiology, diagnostic imaging, paediatrics, surgery and specialist outpatient clinics. The hospital is known for its patient-centred approach and modern medical facilities.

Reale Hospital

Reale Hospital is among Eldoret's leading private medical facilities, offering specialized healthcare through several Centres of Excellence. These include modern operating theatres, inpatient facilities, specialist consulting suites, advanced diagnostic imaging, optical services, dialysis, cancer treatment, rehabilitation medicine and dental care.

Rapha Hospital & Clinics

Rapha Hospital continues to expand its healthcare services in Eldoret by providing quality outpatient and inpatient care, emergency services, maternity, paediatric care, family medicine, laboratory services, pharmacy and specialist clinics. The hospital serves both insured and private patients from across the North Rift region.

Shoe4Africa Children's Hospital

Located within Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Shoe4Africa Children's Hospital is the only public children's teaching hospital in Kenya and the second public children's hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa. The facility is dedicated exclusively to paediatric healthcare and training.

The hospital has a 105-bed capacity and forms part of a broader 250-bed multi-specialty paediatric complex providing comprehensive medical and surgical services for children. It also houses a fully equipped outpatient department, ambulatory care services and a paediatric emergency unit, making it one of the most advanced public children's hospitals in the region.

Uasin Gishu County Hospital

Formerly known as Eldoret District Hospital, Uasin Gishu County Hospital serves as the county's main referral facility. It provides affordable healthcare under the Social Health Authority (SHA), offering maternal and child health services, surgery, internal medicine, paediatrics, outpatient and inpatient care, emergency medicine and preventive healthcare programmes.