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PrimegalaMedical Centre

Primegala services

Inpatient Care

Some illnesses need more than a prescription. When you or a loved one needs closer observation, IV treatment or round-the-clock nursing, our inpatient ward keeps care close to home and family.

Admission and round-the-clock nursing when you need closer observation.

  • Open 24 hours, walk-ins welcome
  • Maili Sita, opposite Kiamaina Primary School
  • SHA accepted for eligible services

Close enough for family to visit

Being admitted far from home is hard on patients and harder on families, who spend money and time travelling. Our ward means recovery happens close to home, near the people who matter.

What we offer

  • Short-stay and overnight admission
  • 24-hour nursing care and monitoring
  • IV fluids and medication
  • Management of severe malaria, dehydration and infections
  • Discharge planning and follow-up

What to expect

  1. 1

    Assessment

    A clinician decides whether admission is the safest option.
  2. 2

    Admission

    We explain the plan, expected stay and costs or SHA cover.
  3. 3

    Care

    Regular reviews and 24-hour nursing until you are well enough.
  4. 4

    Discharge

    Medicine, instructions and a follow-up date before you go home.

How to prepare

  • Bring the patient's national ID, SHA details and the phone registered with SHA.
  • Pack nightwear, a change of clothes, toiletries, a towel and slippers.
  • Bring all current medicines in their packets, plus any recent results or referral notes.
  • Agree on one family contact we can update, and keep their number handy.
  • Leave jewellery and large amounts of cash at home.

General guidance only. Your clinician will tell you about anything specific to you. Full patient guide

Inpatient Care and SHA

Inpatient care is covered under SHA's Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) for members with active contributions, according to SHA tariffs for Level 3 facilities.

How SHA works at Primegala · Payments & insurance

FAQs

Inpatient Care: your questions

Does Primegala admit patients?

Yes. Inpatient services are listed for Primegala Medical Centre on the Kenya Master Health Facility Registry.

Can I use SHA for admission?

SHA's SHIF covers inpatient care for members with active contributions. We check your eligibility at admission.

What are the visiting hours?

Ask our front desk for current visiting hours. Our patient and visitor guide explains what to bring for a stay and how visitors can help prevent infections on the ward.

From the Health Hub

Care is six miles closer than you think.

Walk in any time, day or night, or book ahead and we'll be ready for you. We're on the Nakuru–Nyahururu Road at Maili Sita, opposite Kiamaina Primary School.