Elgeyo/Marakwet County SHA Accepting Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

By NairobiOnline.com

The SHA Hospitals in Elgeyo/Marakwet County are now fully operational and ready to serve residents under the Social Health Authority system. A total of 16,000 households have registered with the Social Health Authority (SHA) in Elgeyo Marakwet county. This comprehensive guide provides detailed information about the healthcare facilities accepting SHA services across the county.

District Hospitals Accepting SHA Services

1. Iten District Hospital

MFL Code: 14586
Facility Type: District Hospital
Owner: Ministry of Health
Location: Iten Town, Keiyo South Sub-County
Services: Comprehensive medical services including emergency care, surgical procedures, maternity services, and specialized outpatient clinics

2. Chebiemit District Hospital

MFL Code: 14294
Facility Type: District Hospital
Owner: Ministry of Health
Location: Chebiemit, Marakwet West Sub-County
Services: Full range of medical services including inpatient care, emergency services, and surgical procedures

"The CEC for health Michael Kibiwott said the county target to have all residents enrolled under the authority by end of this year and they have strategically set up registration desks in all health facilities in the county."

Sub-District Hospitals Under SHA Coverage

The SHA Hospitals in Elgeyo/Marakwet network includes several sub-district hospitals that provide essential healthcare services to rural communities:

3. Tambach Sub-District Hospital

Hospital Code: 0015898
Category: Government (Level 4)
Location: Tambach, Marakwet East Sub-County
Services: General medical care, maternity services, minor surgical procedures, and emergency care

4. Kamwosor Sub-District Hospital

MFL Code: 14680
Facility Type: Sub-District Hospital
Owner: Ministry of Health
Location: Kamwosor, Marakwet West Sub-County
Services: Primary healthcare, maternal health services, and basic emergency care

5. Kaptarakwa Sub-District Hospital

MFL Code: 14776
Facility Type: Sub-District Hospital
Owner: Ministry of Health
Location: Kaptarakwa, Marakwet East Sub-County
Services: General medical services, outpatient care, and preventive health programs

6. Chesoi Sub-County Hospital

Location: Chesoi, Marakwet West Sub-County
Services: Comprehensive healthcare including cancer screening, maternal health, and general medical services

Major Health Centers Accepting SHA

The SHA Hospitals in Elgeyo/Marakwet system encompasses numerous health centers that serve as primary healthcare points:

7. Chepkorio Health Centre

Hospital Code: 00151309
Category: Government (Level 3)
Location: Chepkorio, Keiyo South Sub-County
Services: Primary healthcare, immunization, family planning, and basic laboratory services

8. Mogil Health Centre

Hospital Code: 00151304
Category: Government (Level 3)
Location: Mogil, Marakwet West Sub-County
Services: Outpatient services, maternal health, and community health programs

9. Biretwa Health Centre

Location: Biretwa, Keiyo South Sub-County
Services: Primary healthcare, cancer screening, and reproductive health services

10. Chebororwa Health Centre

Location: Chebororwa, Marakwet West Sub-County
Services: General medical care, maternal health, and preventive health services

"Elgeyo Marakwet County is among the top ten counties selected to pilot the digitization of health services."

Specialized Healthcare Facilities

11. Chemworor Health Centre

Location: Chemworor, Marakwet East Sub-County
Services: Primary healthcare, cancer screening services, and community health programs

12. Cheptongei Health Centre

Location: Cheptongei, Marakwet West Sub-County
Services: General medical care, maternal health services, and health education programs

Private Healthcare Facilities Under SHA

The SHA Hospitals in Elgeyo/Marakwet network also includes private healthcare facilities that have been contracted to provide services:

13. Mission Hospitals

Elgeyo Marakwet County has two district hospitals, six sub-district hospitals, one mission hospital, 16 health centers, 79 dispensaries, 10 private clinics, and 12 community units in the county.

14. Private Clinics

The county has a total of six sub-district hospitals, two mission hospitals, 28 health centres, 92 dispensaries and 22 private clinics.

Sub-County Healthcare Distribution

Keiyo South Sub-County

The SHA Hospitals in Elgeyo/Marakwet are strategically distributed across sub-counties, with Keiyo South hosting several major facilities including Iten District Hospital and multiple health centers.

Marakwet West Sub-County

In Marakwet West sub-county, there are 49 health facilities. This sub-county has the highest concentration of healthcare facilities in the county.

Marakwet East Sub-County

This makes up 20% of the health facilities in Elgeyo Marakwet County and 0.21% of the total number in the country. Marakwet East houses the following 4 Wards: Kapyego, Sambirir, Endo & Embobut (Embulot).

Keiyo North Sub-County

This sub-county also hosts several health facilities under the SHA network, providing essential healthcare services to the northern parts of the county.

Healthcare Statistics and Coverage

The county has over 130 public and private health facilities with an average of 3.7 km access distance from one health centre to another. The county has 626 medical personnels across the fields of medical profession.

The SHA Hospitals in Elgeyo/Marakwet provide comprehensive coverage ensuring that residents have access to quality healthcare within reasonable distances. The network includes facilities ranging from dispensaries to district hospitals, offering services from basic primary care to specialized treatments.

"SHA, the National and County government, had put in place measures involving ward administrators, chiefs, their assistants and village elders who will be required to mobilize residents to ensure no one is left out in registration."

Services Available Under SHA

The SHA Hospitals in Elgeyo/Marakwet offer a comprehensive range of medical services:

Emergency Medical Services - Available 24/7 at district and sub-district hospitals
Maternal and Child Health - Comprehensive reproductive health services
Surgical Services - Minor and major surgical procedures
Laboratory Services - Diagnostic testing and screening
Pharmacy Services - Essential drugs and medications
Preventive Care - Immunization, health education, and screening programs
Specialized Services - Cancer screening, chronic disease management
Rehabilitation Services - Physical therapy and occupational therapy

Registration and Access

To access services at SHA Hospitals in Elgeyo/Marakwet, residents must be registered with the Social Health Authority. Registration desks have been established at all health facilities in the county to ensure convenient access for all residents.

Registration Process:

Visit any health facility in the county
Present valid identification documents
Complete registration forms
Receive SHA identification number

The digitization team will be visiting the county next week. Our aim is to train healthcare workers on the new digital systems to improve service delivery.

The SHA Hospitals in Elgeyo/Marakwet represent a significant advancement in healthcare delivery, ensuring that all residents have access to quality, affordable healthcare services across the county's diverse geographical terrain.