Mandera County SHA Accepting Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
SHA Hospitals in Mandera County represent a comprehensive network of healthcare facilities that have been contracted under Kenya's Social Health Authority to provide medical services to residents. The Ministry of Health has listed licensed healthcare facilities where Kenyans can get medical services under the new Social Health Authority, with SHA having contracted 9,365 facilities nationwide including 5,219 public, 3,650 private, and 496 faith-based facilities.
Government/Public SHA Hospitals in Mandera County
The public healthcare system forms the backbone of medical services in Mandera County. These government-operated facilities provide essential healthcare services to the community at subsidized rates.
Level 4 Hospitals (Sub-County and County Referral)
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Mandera County Referral Hospital
- Hospital Code: 5553105
- Level: 4
- Status: Government facility
- Services: Comprehensive medical services as the main referral hospital
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Banisa Sub-County Hospital
- Hospital Code: 55532174
- Level: 4
- Location: Banisa Sub-County
- Services: Sub-county level comprehensive care
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Takaba Sub-County Hospital
- Hospital Code: 55522175
- Level: 4
- Location: Takaba Sub-County
- Services: Secondary healthcare services
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Lafey Sub-County Hospital
- Hospital Code: 55534874
- Level: 4
- Location: Lafey Sub-County
- Services: Sub-county referral services
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Rhamu Sub-County Hospital
- Hospital Code: 3908165
- Level: 4
- Location: Rhamu Sub-County
- Services: Comprehensive medical care
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Elwak Sub-County Hospital
- Hospital Code: 3909177
- Level: 4
- Location: Elwak Sub-County
- Services: Sub-county level medical services
"The operationalization of three comprehensive maternal and neonatal units at MCRH, Elwak and Takaba has been successfully concluded, significantly improving maternal and child health services in the county."
Level 3 Health Centres
SHA Hospitals in Mandera also include numerous Level 3 health centres that provide primary healthcare services. These facilities serve as the first point of contact for many residents:
Key Level 3 Health Centres:
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Arabia Health Centre
- Hospital Code: 55534849
- Level: 3
- Location: Arabia area
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Ashabito Health Centre
- Hospital Code: 55534850
- Level: 3
- Services: Primary healthcare
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Bore Hole 11 Health Centre
- Hospital Code: 55534852
- Level: 3
- Location: Bore Hole 11 area
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Burduras Health Centre
- Hospital Code: 55534854
- Level: 3
- Services: Community healthcare
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Dandu Health Centre
- Hospital Code: 55534858
- Level: 3
- Location: Dandu area
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Eymole Health Centre
- Hospital Code: 55534863
- Level: 3
- Services: Primary medical care
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Fino Health Centre
- Hospital Code: 55534864
- Level: 3
- Location: Fino area
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Khalalio Health Centre
- Hospital Code: 55534870
- Level: 3
- Services: Community health services
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Kiliweheri Health Centre
- Hospital Code: 55534871
- Level: 3
- Location: Kiliweheri area
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Kotulo Health Centre (Mandera Central)
- Hospital Code: 55534872
- Level: 3
- Location: Mandera Central
"Rural dispensaries and health centres, which often serve as the primary contact point for healthcare in remote areas, play a crucial role in providing accessible healthcare to communities across Mandera County."
Private SHA Hospitals in Mandera County
The private healthcare sector significantly complements public facilities. SHA Hospitals in Mandera's private sector offer specialized services and often provide faster access to care.
Level 4 and 5 Private Hospitals:
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Shamaal Hospital-Mandera
- Hospital Code: 55538895
- Level: 5
- Category: Private
- Services: Specialized medical care
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The Mandera Hospital Limited
- Hospital Code: 55502133
- Level: 4
- Services: Comprehensive private healthcare
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Zonal Annex Nursing Home
- Hospital Code: 5550524
- Level: 4
- Category: Private facility
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Bulla Mpya Nursing Home
- Hospital Code: 55501035
- Level: 4
- Services: Private medical care
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Mandera West Nursing Home
- Hospital Code: 55531424
- Level: 4
- Location: Western Mandera
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Alsiha Nursing Home
- Hospital Code: 5553270
- Level: 4
- Services: Private healthcare
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Bluelight Hospital and Diagnostic Centre Ltd
- Hospital Code: 5553907
- Level: 4
- Services: Diagnostic and treatment services
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Southgate Medical Centre
- Hospital Code: 55532184
- Level: 4
- Location: Southgate area
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Elwak Cottage Nursing Home
- Hospital Code: 55532876
- Level: 4
- Location: Elwak area
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Mandera Wellness Centre
- Hospital Code: 55536127
- Level: 4
- Services: Comprehensive wellness services
"Despite being located in an arid area, Mandera County has several top-notch private health facilities that provide quality medical services to residents and visitors."
Level 3B Private Medical Facilities
SHA Hospitals in Mandera include numerous Level 3B private facilities that offer intermediate healthcare services:
Notable Level 3B Private Facilities:
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Mandera Nursing Home
- Hospital Code: 5553751
- Level: 3B
- Services: Private nursing care
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Mandera Medicare Clinic
- Hospital Code: 5553147
- Level: 3B
- Services: General medical care
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Mandera Drug Mart Medical Clinic Limited
- Hospital Code: 5550520
- Level: 3B
- Services: Medical and pharmaceutical services
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Superdrug Nursing Home
- Hospital Code: 55531682
- Level: 3B
- Services: Private healthcare
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Multi Health Nursing Home
- Hospital Code: 55501726
- Level: 3B
- Services: Comprehensive nursing care
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Eastgate Medical Centre
- Hospital Code: 55532267
- Level: 3B
- Location: Eastgate area
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Al-Nas Nursing Home
- Hospital Code: 55532586
- Level: 3B
- Services: Private medical care
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Miraj Medical Centre
- Hospital Code: 55532877
- Level: 3B
- Services: Medical consultation and treatment
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Al Manar Nursing Home Limited
- Hospital Code: 55532875
- Level: 3B
- Services: Private nursing services
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Saphire Healthcare Nursing Home
- Hospital Code: 55532879
- Level: 3B
- Services: Quality healthcare services
Dispensaries and Lower-Level Facilities
SHA Hospitals in Mandera also encompass numerous dispensaries and lower-level facilities that provide basic healthcare services:
Key Dispensaries (Level 2):
- Birkan Dispensary (Code: 55534851)
- Burabor Dispensary (Code: 55534853)
- Burjon Dispensary (Code: 55534855)
- Buruburu Dispensary (Code: 55534856)
- Choroko Dispensary (Code: 55534857)
- Derkale Dispensary (Code: 55534859)
- Elele Dispensary (Code: 55534860)
- El-Golicha Dispensary (Code: 55534861)
- El-Ram Dispensary (Code: 55534862)
- Girissa Dispensary (Code: 55534865)
"The county has successfully gazetted new and ungazetted health facilities, expanding access to healthcare services across different administrative levels."
Specialized Healthcare Services
SHA Hospitals in Mandera provide various specialized services including:
Maternal and Child Health Services:
- Comprehensive maternal and neonatal care units
- Linda Mama programme facilities
- Child health and immunization services
Diagnostic Services:
- Mandera Dental Services (Code: 55532775) - Level 2
- Limuru Valley Medical Diagnostics Centre (Code: 22208786) - Level 3A
- Hodhan Medical Clinic and Eye Care Ltd (Code: 55538454) - Level 3B
Emergency and Nomadic Services:
- Lafey Nomadic Dispensary (Code: 55534873)
- Takaba Nomadic Mobile (Code: 55534884)
- Elele Nomadic Clinic (Code: 55537339)
"The establishment of nomadic healthcare services ensures that even the most remote pastoralist communities have access to basic medical care through mobile clinics and nomadic dispensaries."
Geographic Distribution of SHA Facilities
The SHA Hospitals in Mandera are strategically distributed across the county's six sub-counties:
Mandera East Sub-County:
- Mandera County Referral Hospital
- Various private nursing homes and medical centres
Mandera West Sub-County:
- Takaba Sub-County Hospital
- Multiple health centres and dispensaries
Mandera North Sub-County:
- Rhamu Sub-County Hospital
- Several private and public facilities
Mandera South Sub-County:
- Elwak Sub-County Hospital
- Community health centres
Banisa Sub-County:
- Banisa Sub-County Hospital
- Rural dispensaries and health centres
Lafey Sub-County:
- Lafey Sub-County Hospital
- Nomadic healthcare services
The comprehensive network of SHA Hospitals in Mandera ensures that residents across the county have access to quality healthcare services. The county has a total of 94 health facilities, demonstrating a robust healthcare infrastructure that serves both settled and nomadic populations. These facilities work together to provide a continuum of care from basic preventive services at dispensaries to specialized treatment at county and sub-county hospitals, making healthcare accessible to all residents regardless of their location within the county.