The Department of Health Services is committed to providing accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare to all residents of Nyandarua County. Our goal is to ensure a healthy and productive population through effective service delivery, disease prevention, and promotion of healthy lifestyles.

Our Mandate

The Department of Health Services is responsible for:

• Provision of preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative health services
• Management of county health facilities
• Public health and sanitation
• Disease surveillance and control
• Maternal, newborn, and child health services
• Emergency and referral health services
• Health education and promotion
• Regulation and coordination of health programs within the county

Core Health Services

1. Curative and Clinical Services

Nyandarua County operates a network of health facilities including:

• County Referral Hospitals
• Sub-County Hospitals
• Health Centres
• Dispensaries

These facilities provide:

• Outpatient and inpatient services
• Laboratory and diagnostic services
• Pharmaceutical services
• Specialized clinics
• Emergency and ambulance services

2. Maternal and Child Health Services

The county prioritizes the health of mothers and children through:

• Antenatal and postnatal care
• Skilled delivery services
• Immunization programs
• Growth monitoring and nutrition services
• Family planning services
• Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV

3. Public Health and Sanitation

To ensure a clean and safe environment, the department undertakes:

• Food safety inspections
• Environmental health and sanitation
• Disease outbreak control
• Water quality monitoring
• Community health education
• Waste management and hygiene promotion

4. Disease Prevention and Control

The department implements programs aimed at reducing the burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases such as:

• Malaria
• HIV/AIDS
• Tuberculosis
• Diabetes and hypertension
• Cancer screening
• Mental health services

5. Emergency and Ambulance Services

Nyandarua County provides emergency response services through:

• Ambulance and referral services
• Emergency preparedness programs
• Disaster response coordination

Health Facilities in Nyandarua County

The county has an extensive network of health facilities strategically distributed across all sub-counties to ensure equitable access to services.

Major Facilities Include:

• Nyandarua County Referral Hospital
• Engineer Sub-County Hospital
• Ol Kalou Sub-County Hospital
• Ndaragwa Sub-County Hospital
• Ol Joro Orok Sub-County Hospital
• Various Health Centres and Dispensaries

A full directory of health facilities is available on request or at the nearest Sub-County Health Office.

Key Health Programs

Nyandarua County implements various national and county health programs including:

• Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
• Immunization and vaccination campaigns
• Nutrition support programs
• Community health strategy
• HIV/TB prevention programs
• Non-communicable disease screening

Community Health Strategy

The county works closely with Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) to:

• Promote health awareness
• Conduct household visits
• Support disease surveillance
• Link communities to health facilities

Contact Information

Department of Health Services
County Government of Nyandarua
P.O Box 701 – 20303
Ol Kalou, Kenya

Email: healthservices@nyandarua.go.ke
Website: www.nyandarua.go.ke