{"id":9743,"date":"2023-05-28T09:46:33","date_gmt":"2023-05-28T09:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nyandarua.go.ke\/?page_id=9743"},"modified":"2026-02-11T12:44:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T12:44:28","slug":"health-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nyandarua.go.ke\/site2\/health-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n The Department of Health Services is committed to providing accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare to all residents of Nyandarua County. \n Our goal is to ensure a healthy and productive population through effective service delivery, disease prevention, and promotion of healthy lifestyles.\n <\/p>\n\n

Our Mandate<\/h2>\n\n

The Department of Health Services is responsible for:<\/p>\n\n

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

    Core Health Services<\/h2>\n\n

    1. Curative and Clinical Services<\/h3>\n\n

    Nyandarua County operates a network of health facilities including:<\/p>\n\n

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    • County Referral Hospitals<\/li>\n
    • Sub-County Hospitals<\/li>\n
    • Health Centres<\/li>\n
    • Dispensaries<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n

      These facilities provide:<\/p>\n\n

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      • Outpatient and inpatient services<\/li>\n
      • Laboratory and diagnostic services<\/li>\n
      • Pharmaceutical services<\/li>\n
      • Specialized clinics<\/li>\n
      • Emergency and ambulance services<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n

        2. Maternal and Child Health Services<\/h3>\n\n

        The county prioritizes the health of mothers and children through:<\/p>\n\n

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        • Antenatal and postnatal care<\/li>\n
        • Skilled delivery services<\/li>\n
        • Immunization programs<\/li>\n
        • Growth monitoring and nutrition services<\/li>\n
        • Family planning services<\/li>\n
        • Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n

          3. Public Health and Sanitation<\/h3>\n\n

          To ensure a clean and safe environment, the department undertakes:<\/p>\n\n

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          • Food safety inspections<\/li>\n
          • Environmental health and sanitation<\/li>\n
          • Disease outbreak control<\/li>\n
          • Water quality monitoring<\/li>\n
          • Community health education<\/li>\n
          • Waste management and hygiene promotion<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n

            4. Disease Prevention and Control<\/h3>\n\n

            The department implements programs aimed at reducing the burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases such as:<\/p>\n\n

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            • Malaria<\/li>\n
            • HIV\/AIDS<\/li>\n
            • Tuberculosis<\/li>\n
            • Diabetes and hypertension<\/li>\n
            • Cancer screening<\/li>\n
            • Mental health services<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n

              5. Emergency and Ambulance Services<\/h3>\n\n

              Nyandarua County provides emergency response services through:<\/p>\n\n

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              • Ambulance and referral services<\/li>\n
              • Emergency preparedness programs<\/li>\n
              • Disaster response coordination<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n

                Health Facilities in Nyandarua County<\/h2>\n\n

                \n The county has an extensive network of health facilities strategically distributed across all sub-counties to ensure equitable access to services.\n <\/p>\n\n

                Major Facilities Include:<\/h3>\n\n
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                • Nyandarua County Referral Hospital<\/li>\n
                • Engineer Sub-County Hospital<\/li>\n
                • Ol Kalou Sub-County Hospital<\/li>\n
                • Ndaragwa Sub-County Hospital<\/li>\n
                • Ol Joro Orok Sub-County Hospital<\/li>\n
                • Various Health Centres and Dispensaries<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n

                  A full directory of health facilities is available on request or at the nearest Sub-County Health Office.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

                  Key Health Programs<\/h2>\n\n

                  Nyandarua County implements various national and county health programs including:<\/p>\n\n

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

                    Community Health Strategy<\/h2>\n\n

                    The county works closely with Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) to:<\/p>\n\n

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                    • Promote health awareness<\/li>\n
                    • Conduct household visits<\/li>\n
                    • Support disease surveillance<\/li>\n
                    • Link communities to health facilities<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n \n\n \n

                      Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n

                      \n Department of Health Services<\/strong>
                      \n County Government of Nyandarua
                      \n P.O Box 701 \u2013 20303
                      \n Ol Kalou, Kenya\n <\/p>\n\n

                      \n \n Email:<\/strong> healthservices@nyandarua.go.ke
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                      \"The
                      The upcoming Mashujaa Complex, also at the J.M Kariuki Memorial County Referral Hospital, will have a dedicated cancer wing, with extensive nutritional and psychosocial support.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
                      \"Construction
                      Construction of a modern hospital in Chamuka, Weru Ward, Oljororok sub-county is almost complete. This is part of our ongoing upgrade of at least one sub-county health facility to level four category.\nThe hospital's construction underscores our commitment to keep improving Nyandarua's healthcare sector through infrastructure development, staffing and provision of both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical products.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
                      \"Bamboo
                      Bamboo Health Centre Upgrade: Located in Magumu Ward, this facility is undergoing a major upgrade, including a new in-patient ward to enhance service delivery.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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                      Medical Equipment: The county has received a CT scan for installation through the National Equipment Services Programme (NESP) and is installing ultrasound and dialysis machines.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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