Ministry Activates OPD Services at New 150-Bed Wanini Kireri Facility

The Ministry of Health has announced that Wanini Kireri Magereza Level IV Hospital in Kiambu County has begun offering Outpatient Department (OPD) services, marking the first phase in the operationalisation of the new 150-bed health facility.

According to an update shared on the ministry’s official social media pages, the hospital will serve correctional officers, inmates and members of the surrounding communities.

The facility is located at the Prisons Staff Training College and will be opened in phases ahead of full equipping and official commissioning.

Its operationalisation follows a directive issued by President William Ruto during a recent pass-out parade for newly enlisted prison officers, where he instructed that the hospital be made operational within two weeks.

Facility to support healthcare in correctional institutions

The hospital was constructed by the Kenya Defence Forces and is equipped with several key medical units, including a fully stocked pharmacy, male and female inpatient wards, a modern medical laboratory, and physiotherapy services.

Once fully operational, the facility will provide a wide range of services, including outpatient and inpatient care, emergency services, diagnostic services, maternal and child health care, as well as treatment and management of communicable and non-communicable diseases.

Speaking during the officiating ceremony, Ouma Oluga, Principal Secretary for Medical Services, said the operationalisation of the hospital marks an important step in strengthening healthcare services within correctional institutions.

“The operationalisation of this hospital marks an important step in strengthening healthcare services within correctional institutions,” he said.

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Initiative supports UHC agenda

Dr. Oluga noted that the initiative supports the government’s Universal Health Coverage agenda and the ongoing reforms in health financing under the Social Health Authority.

He said the reforms aim to ensure Kenyans can access essential health services without financial hardship.

The PS also urged healthcare workers deployed to the facility to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, clinical excellence and ethical conduct while serving patients.

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Officials who attended the ceremony included Salome Beacco, Principal Secretary for Correctional Services; Andrew Toro, Director of Curative Services; George Waganga, Acting Superintendent of Wanini Kireri Magereza Level IV Hospital; and Patrick Aranduh, Commissioner General of the Kenya Prisons Service.

Angus Masoro, Commandant of the Prisons Staff Training College, alongside senior officials from the Ministries of Health and Interior were also present.

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