Facility Types in Kenya
Health facilities in Kenya are categorized into different types to ensure accessibility and quality of care. Browse the list of facility types below to explore how many exist and where they are located.
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All HospitalsDental Clinic
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29 facilities available
Dispensary
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4608 facilities available
District Health Office
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5 facilities available
District Hospital
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139 facilities available
Funeral Home (Stand-alone)
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1 facilities available
Health Centre
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1088 facilities available
Health Programme
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13 facilities available
Health Project
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8 facilities available
Laboratory (Stand-alone)
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56 facilities available
Maternity Home
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46 facilities available
Medical Centre
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36 facilities available
Medical Clinic
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3179 facilities available
National Referral Hospital
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3 facilities available
Nursing Home
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197 facilities available
Other Hospital
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245 facilities available
Provincial General Hospital
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9 facilities available
Radiology Unit
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9 facilities available
Regional Blood Transfusion Centre
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3 facilities available
Rural Health Training Centre
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1 facilities available
Sub-District Hospital
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138 facilities available
Training Institution in Health (Stand-alone)
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7 facilities available
VCT Centre (Stand-Alone)
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161 facilities available
Why Facility Types Matter
Understanding the different types of health facilities helps patients and health professionals choose the right level of care. For example, dispensaries provide primary care, while referral hospitals handle specialized treatments. This classification also helps in health planning, policy, and equitable distribution of resources across counties.