National Spinal Injury Referral Hospital Explained

National Spinal Injury Referral Hospital
Org/Group:	Ministry of Health (Kenya)
Coordinates:	-1.2881°N 36.7939°W
Location:	Kilimani
State:	Nairobi County
Country:	Kenya
Funding:	Publilc
Type:	Specialist
Standards:	Level 6
Beds:	30
Speciality:	Spinal cord injury
Opened:	1941

The National Referral Spinal Injury Hospital is a National Level 6 hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. It specializes in the treatment of spinal cord injuries.^{[1] [2]}

History

The referral hospital was built in World War II to serve injured soldiers. It was originally known as the Amani Cheshire Home. named for the donor of the original structure.^{[3] [4]}

See also

• Healthcare in Kenya

Notes and References

1. Web site: National Spinal Injury Referral Hospital. Hospitals near me in Kenya. December 10, 2021.
2. News: Health Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki has given the National Spinal Injury Hospital management seven days to provide her with a re-location and expansion plan. Capital News, Kenya. August 4, 1018. December 10, 2021.
3. Web site: Report on the National Referral Hospitals in Kenya. Parliament of Kenya. December 10, 2021. 16–19.
4. Web site: Effects of Public Procurement Reforms on Service Delivery at National Spinal Injury Referral Hospital, Nairobi. International Journal of Business and Commerce. 2014.