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Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital
Eastern and Central Africa’s leading not-for-profit paediatric hospital — world-class, child-centred healthcare for children and young adults up to 21 years since 1947.
🧸 Paediatric Hospital
📅 Founded 1947
🏪 10+ Branches Nationwide
📋 About Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital
Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital was founded in 1947 by Ewart Scott Grogan in memory of his wife Gertrude, and has since grown into the most established and largest paediatric hospital in Eastern and Central Africa. As a not-for-profit institution, the hospital is licensed and recognised as a Level 5 Healthcare Facility, serving as a Tertiary Referral and Teaching Children’s Hospital. Gertrude’s is dedicated exclusively to children and young adults up to 21 years old, offering preventive care, accident and emergency services, outpatient care, inpatient medical and surgical care, and rehabilitation in a comforting, child-friendly environment.
- 📋 About Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital
- 🏷️ Hospital Details
- ⚙️ Services & Specialities Offered
- 🏥 Branch Locations & Contacts
- 🕐 Opening Hours
- 🗺️ Service Areas
- 📸 Photos
- 📍 Location & Map (Main Hospital, Muthaiga)
- 📬 Contact Information
- 🔗 Social Media
- ⭐ Reviews & Ratings
- ❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 🔗 Related Businesses
The hospital offers Centres of Excellence across more than 20 paediatric specialities including Paediatric Cardiology, Paediatric Oncology, Paediatric Orthopaedics, Paediatric Endocrinology, and a dedicated Teens’ Clinic. Gertrude’s is the first paediatric hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), reflecting its commitment to world-class quality and patient safety standards. Beyond its main hospital in Muthaiga, Nairobi, the group operates over 10 branches across Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and surrounding towns, bringing specialist child healthcare closer to families across the country.
🏷️ Hospital Details
| Type | Not-for-Profit Paediatric Hospital |
| Founded | 1947 (by Ewart Scott Grogan) |
| KEPH Level | Level 5 — Tertiary Referral & Teaching Hospital |
| Accreditation | JCI Accredited (1st Paediatric Hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa) |
| Age Range Served | Birth to 21 Years |
| Main Hospital | Othaya Road, Off Gitanga Road, Muthaiga, Nairobi |
| City | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Postal Address | P.O. Box 42325-00100, Nairobi, Kenya |
| Branches | 10+ (Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu) |
| Specialities | 20+ Paediatric Specialities |
| Phone (Main) | 020 720 6000 / 0730 645 000 / 0709 529 000 |
| +254 799 074 919 | |
| Patient Support Line | +254 711 082 072 |
| Website | gerties.org |
⚙️ Services & Specialities Offered
🔵 Paediatric Cardiology
🔵 Paediatric Oncology
🔵 Paediatric Orthopaedics
🔵 Paediatric Endocrinology
🔵 Child Development Centre
🔵 Well Baby Clinic
🔵 Teens’ Clinic
🔵 Paediatric Surgery
🔵 Cleft Lip & Palate Repair (Smile Train)
🔵 Dental Services (Digital Imaging)
🔵 Radiology — X-Ray, Fluoroscopy
🔵 Advanced Laboratory Services
🔵 Inpatient Medical & Surgical Care
🔵 Rehabilitation Services
🔵 Online Appointment Booking
🏥 Branch Locations & Contacts
| Branch | Location | Contact |
| Main Hospital — Muthaiga | Othaya Road, Off Gitanga Road, Muthaiga, Nairobi | 020 720 6000 / 0709 529 000 |
| Thika Road Mall (TRM) | Thika Road Mall, Nairobi | 0709 529 000 |
| Utawala | Deuts Four Seasons Complex, 1st Floor, Benedicta Stage, Utawala | 0709 529 019 / 0730 645 019 |
| Mombasa | Mombasa, Coast Region | 0709 529 000 |
| Kisumu | Kisumu, Nyanza Region | 0709 529 000 |
Gertrude’s operates 10+ branches across Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu. For the full list visit gerties.org/our-locations
🕐 Opening Hours
| Monday | Main Hospital: Open 24 Hours · Branches: 8AM–8PM | Open |
| Tuesday | Main Hospital: Open 24 Hours · Branches: 8AM–8PM | Open |
| Wednesday | Main Hospital: Open 24 Hours · Branches: 8AM–8PM | Open |
| Thursday | Main Hospital: Open 24 Hours · Branches: 8AM–8PM | Open |
| Friday | Main Hospital: Open 24 Hours · Branches: 8AM–8PM | Open |
| Saturday | Main Hospital: Open 24 Hours · Branches vary, call ahead | Open |
| Sunday | Main Hospital: Open 24 Hours · Branches vary, call ahead | Open |
🗺️ Service Areas
📍 Thika Road / Roysambu
📍 Utawala, Nairobi
📍 Mombasa
📍 Kisumu
🌍 Regional Referrals — East & Central Africa
📸 Photos
Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital main campus on Othaya Road, Muthaiga, Nairobi
A comforting, child-friendly ward designed especially for young patients
Gertrude’s paediatric cardiac clinic — led by leading cardiac surgeons in the region
Gertrude’s newest branch at Deuts Four Seasons Complex, Utawala
📍 Location & Map (Main Hospital, Muthaiga)
📍 Othaya Road, Off Gitanga Road, Muthaiga, Nairobi, Kenya · Get Directions →
📬 Contact Information
| 🌐 Website | gerties.org |
| 📞 Main Hospital | 020 720 6000 / 0730 645 000 / 0709 529 000 |
| +254 799 074 919 | |
| 📞 Patient Support | +254 711 082 072 |
| 📍 Main Hospital Address | Othaya Road, Off Gitanga Road, Muthaiga, Nairobi, Kenya |
| 📮 Postal Address | P.O. Box 42325-00100, Nairobi, Kenya |
| 📅 Book Appointment | gerties.org (Online Booking) |
🔗 Social Media
⭐ Reviews & Ratings
Gertrude’s is consistently praised by parents across Kenya for its compassionate, child-centred care, professional medical staff, and comforting environment that puts anxious children and parents at ease.
“Every visit to Gertrude’s is comforting. The care, kindness, and professionalism always makes our day better, even on tough days. We trust them completely with our children’s health.”
“Exceptional service at this hospital. We felt truly cared for by every staff member, from the receptionist to the paediatrician. God bless everyone at Gertrude’s for the work they do.”
“My daughter was treated quickly at GCH Muthaiga and the procedure was a success. Truly a blessing to have specialists this skilled and a hospital environment this comforting for children.”
“So happy the Utawala branch opened near us — no more long drives to Muthaiga for routine check-ups. Staff are friendly with the kids. Sometimes wait times during peak hours can be a bit long, but worth it for the quality of care.”
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