Proper Healthcare is every human being’s right. Therefore, every residential area must have a health facility. It also helps to have doctors and other medical specialists with experience in advanced services like maternity and mental health. The good news is that living in Ridgeways gives you access to all these services. In addition, some of Ridgeways’ hospitals have specialized departments for kids below five years. The following are some hospitals in and around Ridgeways.
1. Aga khan University Hospital-Ridgeways
Aga khan is one of the best hospitals in Ridgeways and is located in Milestone Business Center along Kiambu Road. There are several Aga khan hospital branches countrywide, but all are under the management of Aga khan Health Services (AHS). AHS is a non-profit Health Care Organization in third-world countries. Additionally, these hospitals are not only among the best in Kenya but globally. You can access the following services at Aga khan University Hospital, Ridgeways outpatient clinic.
- General medical services
- High-tech diagnostic services
In addition, the outpatient centre gives referrals to the main Aga khan University Hospital in Nairobi if necessary. They also have specialist doctors on specific days.
Location: Ridgeways, along Kiambu Road, Milestones Business Center 1st Floor
Contacts: 020 3662335
Working hours: 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays, and 8 am to 12 pm on Saturday.
Google rating: 3.0 stars, (11 reviews)
2. AAR Hospital, Nairobi
AAR is a general hospital with several outpatient clinics across the country branch. It also has an urgent care unit separate from the outpatient facility. The best thing about AAR hospitals is that they have specialized doctors for the patient’s convenience. Moreover, the patient rooms are specially designed to promote privacy for each individual. Also, the surgical ward is separate from the medical ward. The hospital has an excellent team of professionals whose mission is to deliver an incomparable patient experience through a customer-centred approach.
Here are some services offered at AAR Hospital.
- General inpatient and outpatient medical services
- Gynecology
- Maternity
- Pediatric care
- Endoscopy services
They also have a critical care unit with a fully equipped Intensive Care Unit (ICU), neo-natal unit, and theatre rooms.
Location: Muthaiga North, Kiambu Road, opposite Karura Forest
Contacts: 0111 049900
Working hours: open 24 hours throughout the week
Google rating: 3.7 stars, (62 reviews)
3. Oasis Health services Kiambu road
Oasis Healthcare Group Limited is among the country’s first and largest fully integrated private healthcare systems. It is located along Kiambu Road, from where it serves a wide circumference, including Ridgeways and its environs. To provide excellent and most comprehensive services, the medical practitioners in this hospital operate under the belief that different specialists must co-locate. Moreover, the team is guided by professionalism, teamwork, group practice, innovation, and customer focus.
Oasis Health centre offers the following services.
- Outpatient
- Inpatient
- Imaging and Radiology Studies
- All specialists’ consultants
- Pharmacy
- Laboratory services
- Optical and Spectacle services
- Mental
- Dental services
Location: Kiambu Road
Contacts: 0712870546
Working hours: 8.30 am to 9 pm Sunday to Monday
Google rating: 5.0 stars, (2 reviews)
4. Carelink Medical Center
Carelink Medical Center is a level 3A facility located at Garden Complex, along Alozi estate road specializing in all healthcare services. Ridgeways dwellers can access the Garden complex branch or Carelink Medical Center along northern bypass road.
Location: Garden complex
Working hours: 8 am to 8 pm Monday to Saturday
Google rating: No reviews
5. St. Teresa Hospital
St. Teresa is situated along Kiambu Road and is one of the most accessible hospitals in Ridgeways. Its primary and outstanding characteristic is personalized patient care. Furthermore, many prefer this facility as it accepts insurance coverage from companies including NHIF, Madison, CIC, and SAHAM. Moreover, it consists of many clinics for excellent and specialized care. Here are some of the clinics.
- Dental
- Pediatric
- The Heart Care Clinic
- Gynaecology
- Orthopedic
- Theatre clinic
Besides the specialist clinics, the following is a list of more services at St. Teresa Hospital.
- VCT clinic and general counselling
- Laboratory
- Radiology (X-ray, CT scan, ultrasound)
- Screening
- Outpatient and inpatient
- Maternity
- Mortuary services
- ANC/MCH & CWC services
- Ambulance
Location: Kiambu Road
Contacts: 0727 125519
Working hours: 6:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday to Friday
Google rating: 4.0 stars, (36 reviews)
6. Kiambu Sub-County Level 5 Hospital
It is a government-managed hospital located along Kiambu Road that serves Ridgeways residents as there is no public hospital inside Ridgeways. It is an emergency care centre whose staff dedicate their effort to delivering the best services to save lives. Most people appreciate this facility for its 24-hour healthcare services.
Location: Kiambu Road Township
Contacts: 0720 261164
Working hours: 24 hours throughout the week
Google rating: 2.7 stars, (17 reviews)
7. Kiambu County Referral Hospital
It is a level 5 healthcare facility accessible to residents of Ridgeways looking for a public medical center. It offers inpatient and outpatient general medical services and has a bed capacity of 417.
Location: Kiambaa
Contacts: 0721 864258
Working hours: 6:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday to Sunday
Google rating: 4.1 stars, (12 reviews)
8. M.P. Shah Hospital, Village Medical Centre
It is located at the Village Market mall and serves families living around Limuru Road in Gigiri, Ridgeways, Muthaiga, and adjacent residential areas. Also, it is a branch of MP Shah Hospital in Parklands. It offers the following services.
- General outpatient
- Radiology
- Optical clinic
- Chemotherapy
- Pharmacy
- Lions diabetes clinic etc.
Location: Gigiri, Limuru Road
Contacts: 020 4291000
Working hours: 8 am to 8 pm Monday to Sunday
Google rating: 3.0 stars, (43 reviews)
9. Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital-Muthaiga
Anyone living or working in and around Ridgeways can access Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital in Muthaiga. The hospital provides the following services.
- General medical services for children
- Nutrition Clinic
- Paediatric outpatient and inpatient
- Child Development Centre
- Radiology
- Cardiac Clinic
- Dental services etc.
Location: 34 Muthaiga Road, Nairobi
Contacts: 020 7206000
Working hours: 24 hours throughout the week
Google rating: 3.3 stars, (199 reviews)
10. Akuhn Medical Center
Akuhn is a private medical facility in Ridgeways estate with modern medical equipment and dedicated healthcare practitioners for excellent services. The hospitals deal with general medical services and consultation.
Location: Milestone Business Center, Kiambu Road
Contacts: 0786 452614
Working hours: 8.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday, 8 am to 12 pm on Saturdays
Google rating: no reviews
Conclusion
It is every person’s desire to be able to access medical care without much struggle. Therefore, depending on your area in Ridgeways, you can access any of the above health facilities.
