Mombasa County's List of SHA Accredited Public Hospitals

Here's a detailed overview of Mombasa County's SHA (Social Health Authority) accredited public hospitals. These facilities provide essential inpatient, outpatient, maternity, and specialized care under Kenya's universal health coverage scheme as of early 2026. Access to SHA services ensures affordable healthcare for residents and visitors.

Summary Table of Public Hospitals

Note: Table based on SHA and TSC-verified lists for public facilities offering SHA-covered services like inpatient and maternity care. Levels per KEPH standards.

Introduction to SHA Accreditation in Mombasa

Mombasa County, Kenya's coastal hub, boasts a robust public health network integrated with the Social Health Authority (SHA), launched to replace NHIF in late 2024. SHA accreditation ensures hospitals meet standards for quality care, infrastructure, and service delivery under the Primary Outpatient Medical Fund (POMF) and inpatient schemes. Public hospitals in Mombasa handle high patient volumes due to tourism, port activities, and a population exceeding 1.2 million.

As of February 2026, seven key public hospitals hold SHA accreditation, focusing on essential services. These facilities serve NHIF/SHA cardholders with minimal copays, covering emergencies, maternity (Linda Mama), dialysis, and cancer care referrals. The county's referral system funnels complex cases to Coast General, while sub-county hospitals manage routine needs.​

Importance of SHA for Mombasa Residents

SHA accreditation addresses Mombasa's healthcare challenges: tropical diseases like malaria, road accidents from busy highways, and maternity needs in densely populated areas like Likoni. Public hospitals offer subsidized care—e.g., normal delivery at KSh 2,500 vs. private rates of KSh 30,000+. In 2025, SHA processed over 330,000 claims at Tudor District Hospital alone, highlighting its role.​

Accreditation requires KMPDC licensing, adequate staffing (doctors:nurses ratios), equipment, and digital integration for claims. Mombasa's public facilities comply, enabling seamless NHIF-to-SHA transitions for civil servants, teachers, and informal sector workers.​

Coast General Teaching & Referral Hospital

The flagship Level 6 facility, Coast General serves as Mombasa's apex hospital. It handles 1,500+ beds, with specialized units for cardiology, neurosurgery, and burns—vital for port-related injuries. SHA covers inpatient stays, C-sections (up to KSh 30,000), and oncology referrals.

Located in Kizingo, it's accessible via Nyali Bridge. Recent upgrades include a new ICU and digital X-ray, boosting capacity by 20%. Patients praise its 24/7 casualty but note occasional overcrowding.​

Sub-County and District Hospitals

Mombasa's six sub-counties each host a Level 4 hospital, decentralizing care:

• Port Reitz District Hospital (Changamwe): Focuses on maternal health and TB screening. SHA-accredited for 200 beds.

• Tudor District Hospital (Mvita): Central for labs and outpatient clinics; processed KSh 330,000 in SHA payments in 2025.​

• Kisauni Sub-County Hospital: Handles pediatrics and family planning; key for informal settlements.

• Likoni Sub-County Hospital: Ferry-accessible, excels in emergency obstetrics.

• Changamwe and Jomvu Sub-County Hospitals: Provide primary care, vaccinations, and minor procedures.

These Level 4 units offer 24-hour services, with SHA reimbursements ensuring sustainability.​

Services Covered Under SHA

SHA at these hospitals includes:

• Inpatient Care: Admissions, surgeries (appendectomies, hernias).

• Maternity: Antenatal, deliveries, postnatal (free under Linda Mama integration).

• Outpatient: Consultations, meds, labs (POMF covers KSh 750 visits).

• Specialized: Dialysis referrals, cancer chemo at Coast General.

Non-accredited private facilities like Aga Khan Mombasa supplement, but publics prioritize affordability.​

Accessing SHA Services

1. Register via USSD *147# or SHA app; get biometric card.

2. Present ID/SHA card at facility.

3. For emergencies, treatment first, verification later.

4. Claims auto-processed; copays minimal (KSh 100–500).

Mombasa residents benefit from mobile clinics linking to these hospitals. Helpline: 0800 720 601.​

Challenges and Improvements

Public hospitals face bed shortages and staff strikes, but SHA funding (KSh 18B nationally in 2025) aids upgrades. Mombasa County invested KSh 500M in equipment last year. Future plans: Digital beds and telemedicine.​

Private options like Diani Beach Hospital (SHA-accredited) exist, but publics remain foundational.​

Verification and Updates

Lists evolve; check SHA portal (sha.go.ke) or KMPDC registers for latest (as of Feb 17, 2026). TSC teachers access these via POMF.

For emergencies, dial 1195. Mombasa's SHA network ensures no resident skips care due to cost.