Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) operates several specialized centres of excellence designed to provide world-class, tertiary-level medical care, research, and training. These centers focus on complex conditions that require advanced technology and multidisciplinary expertise.
Oncology Centre
The center offers comprehensive cancer care including screening, diagnosis, and treatment. The treatment methods offered include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and palliative care services.
Robotic Surgery
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has been actively adopting advanced surgical techniques, including minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and, in recent times, specialized reconstructive and nerve-mapping techniques that operate at the forefront of surgical innovation in Kenya. This has enhanced precision, reduced recovery time, and improved outcomes.
Neonatology
KNH offers comprehensive neonatology services, featuring a dedicated Newborn Unit (NBU) and Neonatal ICU (NICU) specializing in care for preterm infants, sick newborns, and complex neonatal conditions.
Dental and Maxillofacial Services
The KNH Dental Unit offers specialized, comprehensive, and affordable dental care, including oral examinations, tooth extraction, root canals, dentures, and braces. Other major services include advanced reconstructive and corrective facial procedures and innovative solutions for complex craniofacial conditions. The unit functions as a specialized center for both inpatient and outpatient services.
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
KNH offers comprehensive Orthopedics and Sports Medicine services, operating as a top-level referral facility in East and Central Africa. The Rehabilitative services department focuses on both management of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries and joint replacement and rehabilitation services.
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) management
KNH manages Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) through a multidisciplinary approach focusing on prevention, screening, specialized treatment, and palliative care. With rising NCD cases, KNH has integrated specialized services into its clinical divisions to address cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, and respiratory diseases.
Tissue and Organ Transplantation
KNH operates a specialized Centre for Kidney Diseases and Organ Transplantation (CKDOT) that offers comprehensive transplant services including kidney, liver, and cornea. The center offers coordinated care from evaluation to post-transplant follow-up.
Forensic and Pathology Services
KNH offers comprehensive forensic and pathology services through its Diagnostics Services Division and in collaboration with the University of Nairobi’s Department of Human Pathology. As a level 6 national referral hospital, KNH serves as the primary center for complex, investigative/medico-legal cases and advanced diagnostic services in Kenya. This offers high standards of accuracy, professionalism, and ethical practice.
Infectious Diseases Unit
The KNH IDU is a specialized, high-containment facility focused on treating, managing, and researching highly infectious diseases, including drug-resistant TB, M-Pox. It offers specialized wards, respiratory care, and diagnostic services and rapid response to outbreaks and public health threats.
Mother & Child Health
KNH offers comprehensive mother and child health services, including antenatal care, specialized maternity packages, neonatal and pediatric care.
Fertility (IVF) Centre
The KNH IVF Centre is an advanced, nearly completed facility aimed at providing affordable in vitro fertilisation (IVF) services. The facility will offer personalized fertility care pathways, patient-centered and confidential reproductive care as well as support for individuals and couples on their parenthood journey.
International Trauma Centre
The ITC is a specialized division within KNH dedicated to high-level emergency and poly-trauma management. Formerly operating primarily as the Accident & Emergency (A&E) Department, it has evolved into a center of excellence that provides both critical clinical services and specialized training.