Tenwek hospital explained

AGC Tenwek Hospital Bomet
Org/Group:	AGC Tenwek Hospital
Width:	78
Region:	Bomet, Kenya
Healthcare:	Mission Hospital
Type:	Teaching
Speciality:	Emergency Medical Services, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurological Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatrics, Maternity, General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Internal Medicine, Urology, Family Medicine
Affiliation:	Africa Gospel Church
Beds:	361
Founded:	1937
Website:	https://www.tenwekhosp.org/

AGC Tenwek Hospital in Bomet County, Kenya, established in 1937, is a 361-bed teaching and referral hospital offering surgical, medical, maternity, and pediatric services. It is Kenya's largest Mission Hospital.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

The referral hospital receives referrals for specialised medical care and diagnostic services from throughout Kenya and surrounding African countries.^[5] Founded by missionaries, the hospital provides a broad range of secondary and tertiary care, including diagnosis of disease and team management of patient care.^{[6] [7]}

See also

• Healthcare in Kenya

External links

• Web site: AGC Tenwek Hospital . 10 March 2023.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Panic and fear as fire razes Tenwek Mission Hospital. Kimutai, Gilbert. 2018. The Standard Group. March 11, 2023.
2. Book: Lewis, Gregg. Miracle at Tenwek: The Life of Dr. Ernie Steury . 2007 . Discovery House Publishers . 978-1572932227.
3. Web site: Tenwek Hospital Bomet, Kenya . 10 March 2023.
4. McCoy, Amanda J. "POGO Travel Journal: Tenwek Hospital in Bomet, Kenya." Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America 4.2 (2022).
5. Cheatham, Melvin L. "Bringing neurosurgical and neurological care to the world." Surgical Neurology International 4 (2013).
6. Web site: Construction of a new Cardiothoracic Centre for Tenwek Hospital, Kenya. August 2021. Construction Review Online. March 11, 2023.
7. Web site: Tenwek Hospital . 10 March 2023.