Nairobi has a wide network of public, private and faith-based hospitals providing emergency, trauma, specialist and general medical services.
This Metros Kenya guide brings together major hospitals and emergency medical facilities in Nairobi, with information on their locations and connections to the city’s transport network.
For a life-threatening medical emergency, call 999 or 112 or seek appropriate emergency medical assistance immediately. Do not delay urgent medical care while trying to arrange public transport.
← Nairobi Emergency Services Guide | Emergency Numbers →
Major Hospitals in Nairobi
| Hospital | Area | Major Access |
|---|---|---|
| Kenyatta National Hospital | Upper Hill/KNH | Hospital Road / Ngong Road corridor |
| The Nairobi Hospital | Upper Hill | Argwings Kodhek Road |
| M.P. Shah Hospital | Parklands | Shivachi Road / Parklands |
| Aga Khan University Hospital | Parklands | Third Parklands Avenue |
| Mater Misericordiae Hospital | South B | Dunga Road |
| Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital | Eastlands | Kangundo Road |
| Nairobi West Hospital | Nairobi West | Gandhi Avenue |
| Mbagathi Hospital | Mbagathi | Mbagathi Way |
| Coptic Hospital | Ngong Road | Ngong Road |
| Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital | Mathare | Thika Road / Muthaiga corridor |
Kenyatta National Hospital
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is Kenya’s largest public referral and teaching hospital and an important national centre for specialised medical care.
The hospital is located along Hospital Road in Nairobi and can be approached through the wider Upper Hill, Ngong Road and Mbagathi Way transport network.
Metros already maintains a dedicated guide covering routes and public transport connections to the hospital.
Kenyatta National Hospital Transport Guide →
The Nairobi Hospital
The Nairobi Hospital is located in the Upper Hill area, one of Nairobi’s largest medical and commercial districts.
Major access is through roads including Argwings Kodhek Road and surrounding Upper Hill connections.
Public transport passengers travelling to the hospital should identify services heading towards Upper Hill or nearby corridors and confirm the most appropriate alighting point with the crew.
M.P. Shah Hospital
M.P. Shah Hospital is located in Parklands, northwest of Nairobi CBD.
The hospital can be accessed through the wider Parklands transport network, with connections from Nairobi CBD and neighbouring areas including Westlands and Highridge.
Passengers should confirm their boarding stage and the closest convenient alighting point before travelling.
Aga Khan University Hospital
Aga Khan University Hospital is located in Parklands and is one of Nairobi’s major private teaching and referral hospitals.
The hospital is served by the wider Parklands and Limuru Road transport network.
Commuters using public transport should identify services serving Parklands and confirm the appropriate alighting point for the hospital.
Mater Misericordiae Hospital
Mater Misericordiae Hospital is located in South B along Dunga Road.
Its position near the Industrial Area and Mombasa Road transport corridors makes it accessible from several parts of Nairobi through South B and surrounding public transport connections.
Passengers travelling by matatu should confirm whether their service enters South B or requires an interchange from a nearby corridor.
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital serves Nairobi’s eastern neighbourhoods and is located along the Kangundo Road corridor.
The hospital is particularly important for residents travelling from areas including Kayole and other parts of Eastlands.
Public transport connections serving Kangundo Road and surrounding neighbourhoods provide access to the wider hospital area.
Nairobi West Hospital
Nairobi West Hospital is located in the Nairobi West area.
The surrounding transport network connects Nairobi West with the CBD, Lang’ata Road, Mbagathi Way and neighbouring areas.
Passengers should confirm the closest appropriate alighting point for the hospital when boarding.
Mbagathi Hospital
Mbagathi Hospital is located along the Mbagathi Way corridor, close to several major medical facilities in the KNH area.
The corridor is served by public transport connecting Nairobi CBD with Mbagathi, Ngumo, Kenyatta Market and surrounding neighbourhoods.
Passengers can use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database to identify relevant routes serving the wider corridor.
Coptic Hospital
Coptic Hospital is located along Ngong Road, close to the wider Upper Hill and Kilimani transport network.
Ngong Road is one of Nairobi’s major public transport corridors and is served by numerous matatu services connecting the CBD with neighbourhoods further west and southwest of the city.
Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital
Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital is located in the Mathare/Muthaiga area of Nairobi.
The hospital lies close to the northern transport corridors connecting Nairobi CBD with areas served through Pangani, Muthaiga and Thika Road.
Passengers should confirm the appropriate service and alighting point before beginning their journey.
Getting to Nairobi Hospitals by Public Transport
For non-emergency hospital visits, Nairobi’s matatu network provides connections to many major medical facilities.
A typical hospital journey can be understood as:
Origin → Major Transport Corridor → Hospital Area → Nearest Suitable Stage → Hospital
The Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database provides information on routes serving different parts of Nairobi.
For information about major boarding and interchange locations, see the Nairobi Bus Stations, Matatu Stages & Termini Guide.
Operator and destination information is available through the Nairobi Matatu SACCOs, Routes & Destinations Directory.
Hospital Transport Guides
Metros is connecting selected major hospitals directly with Nairobi’s public transport network.
Each hospital transport guide can provide:
Hospital → Location → Major Access Road → Nearest Stage → Matatu Routes → Where to Alight
The Kenyatta National Hospital Transport Guide is already part of this network.
Additional hospital transport guides will be connected to this directory as they become available.
Ambulance Services in Nairobi
Public transport should not be treated as a substitute for appropriate emergency medical transportation.
Where a patient requires urgent medical attention or cannot safely travel using ordinary transport, seek emergency medical assistance.
See the Nairobi Ambulance Services & Emergency Contacts Guide for ambulance information.
Nairobi Emergency Numbers
For immediate emergency assistance, Kenya’s national emergency numbers include:
999 | 112
Other emergency and public safety contacts are available in the Nairobi Emergency Numbers Guide.
Nairobi Emergency Services Directory
Emergency Numbers → | Ambulance Services → | Police Stations → | Fire & Rescue →
Return to the Nairobi Emergency Services Guide for the complete emergency-services directory.
Emergency Information Verification
Hospital services, contacts, access arrangements and emergency capabilities can change. Patients and visitors should confirm current information directly with the relevant hospital when necessary.
For a life-threatening emergency, call 999 or 112 or seek appropriate emergency medical assistance immediately.
