Mbagathi County Referral Hospital has once again cemented its position as Nairobi County’s premier healthcare facility after being crowned the best level 5 public hospital for the third consecutive year at the Service Delivery Awards, presided over by H.E. the Deputy Governor Njoroge Muchiri @D G NJOROGE MUCHIRI

The ceremony was graced by the CECM, Health, Wellness and Nutrition, County Secretary, Chief Officers, C.E.Os and senior county leadership, reflecting the significance of this achievement.

The hospital won majority of merit awards during the ceremony. This recognition affirms the hospital’s exemplary leadership, unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care and dedicated service , setting high standards for healthcare excellence across Nairobi City County.

The Mbagathi team was led by the CEO Dr.Alex Irungu

Mbagathi County Referral Hospital, in partnership with Novo Nordisk, is constructing a modern Diabetes Care Unit aimed at enhancing pediatric and adult diabetes management, staff capacity building through training, research & referral services.

The project is funded through a grant from Novo Nordisk, a multinational brand in pharmaceutical products which will cater for the construction and medical equipment.

The Novo Nordisk team visited the site today and was received by the Hospital Management team led by the CEO, Dr.Alex Irungu reaffirming the shared commitment to improving diabetic care and patient outcomes.

Mbagathi County Hospital was honoured to host a high-level delegation from Qatar Charity, both from HQ Doha and the Kenya Office, as part of their mission to assess and map the nutrition needs in Kenya, with a key focus on addressing malnutrition among children in vulnerable populations.

The delegation was warmly received by the hospital’s CEO, Dr. Alex Irungu, alongside Madam Jessica Mbochi, County Nutrition Coordinator; Mrs. Julie Koroso, Head of Nutrition Department; Mr. Bering Ochieng, Kibra Sub-County Nutrition Coordinator; and other dedicated hospital staff.

As part of their visit, the team toured the Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) clinics within the outpatient department, where they had the opportunity to engage with clients and observe frontline interventions. They also visited the paediatric ward, meeting children admitted with severe acute malnutrition complications.

The Hospital CEO, along with the entire Hospital Management Team (HMT), expressed sincere gratitude to Qatar Charity for their generosity and for their commitment to strengthening nutrition systems in Kenya. This visit marks the beginning of a promising collaboration aimed at improving the lives of the most vulnerable members of our community.

Mbagathi Hospital Paediatric Ward received a generous donation of four (4) Mindray paediatric patient monitors, complete with accessories, from KEMRI-Wellcome Trust.

These advanced monitors will greatly enhance the Hospitals capacity to track vital signs accurately and in real-time, enabling timely interventions and ultimately improving patient outcomes for our youngest and most vulnerable patients.

Present to receive the donation were the Hospital CEO, Dr. Alex Irungu, Deputy Medical Superintendent Dr. Beatrice Mwangi, Head of Paediatrics Department Dr. Rukia, Hospital Accountant CPA Rodgers Modi and other senior members of staff. The team expressed sincere appreciation for the partnership and support from KEMRI-Wellcome Trust, which continues to contribute meaningfully to strengthening healthcare delivery.

This donation is a testament to the power of collaboration in healthcare, and Mbagathi Hospital remain committed to delivering the highest standards of patient care.