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Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital (VTRH) is a Level 5 public hospital in Mbale, Vihiga County, providing specialised, referral and teaching healthcare services to Vihiga County and the wider Western region.

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  • Internal Medicine
  • General Surgery
  • Pediatrics
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Dental Services
  • Psychiatry
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  • Off Kisumu–Kakamega Road, Mbale (opposite the County Headquarters), P.O. Box 1069-50300, Maragoli
  • info@vihigahospital.go.ke

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  • Call Casualty (emergency) · 24 hours0798 638 872
  • Call Hospital line · 24 hours0723 103 564
  • Call Office line · Office hours0773 223 151
  • Call Maternity0769 204 579

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Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital
Emergency: call 0798 638 872
  • Home
    • Overview
    • Mission & Vision
    • Leadership team
    • Core Values
    • Metrics
    • Milestones
    • FAQs
    • Partners
    • Verify a certificate
    • Patients & visitors guide
    • Referrals
    • Paying for care (SHA)
    • Fees & charges
    • Emergency care
    • Find your way
    • Find a service
    • Find a doctor
    • FAQs
    • Make a complaint
    • Send a compliment
  • All services
    • Internal Medicine
    • General Surgery
    • Pediatrics
    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Dental Services
    • Psychiatry
    • Ophthalmology
    • Pharmaceutical Services
    • Ambulance and Emergency Services
    • Laboratory Services
    • Rehabilitative Care
    • Counseling
    • Physiotherapy
    • Nutrition Services
    • Radiology and Imaging Services
    • Oncology Services
    • Find a doctor
    • News
    • Events & health talks
    • Tenders
    • Open tenders
    • Careers
    • Internships & placement
  • Contact
Contact us info@vihigahospital.go.ke
Level 5 teaching & referral hospital

Specialist care for Vihiga County and beyond

Emergency, specialist and referral care at the county's main hospital — and training for the next generation of health workers.

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  • Level 5 referral hospital
  • Teaching hospital
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Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
25+Years of quality service
15+Specialised clinics
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  • Call Casualty (emergency) · 24 hours0798 638 872
  • Call Hospital line · 24 hours0723 103 564
  • Call Office line · Office hours0773 223 151
  • Call Maternity0769 204 579

Emergency Services (24/7)

Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital's Emergency Unit operates around the clock, 24/7. If you need immediate assistance, use the Call Now button or call us directly on +254 798638872.

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Departments & clinics

Our Services

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Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine at Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital.

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General Surgery

General Surgery at Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital.

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Pediatrics

Pediatrics at Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital.

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Obstetrics and Gynecology

Obstetrics and Gynecology at Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital.

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Dental Services

Dental Services at Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital.

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Psychiatry

Psychiatry at Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital.

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Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital
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About the hospital

About VTRH

Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital (VTRH) is a Level 5 government teaching and referral facility located in Vihiga County, along the Kisumu–Kakamega road at Mbale, opposite the County Headquarters. It first opened its doors to the public in 2001 under the Ministry of Health as Vihiga District Hospital, serving the population of the former Vihiga District.

Our mission

To provide specialized, integrated, client-centred health services through training, research and collaboration to improve quality of lives.

Our vision

A model health institution dedicated to evidence-based patient care, training and research.

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At a glance

Key Figures

25+
Years of quality service
15+
Specialised clinics
164
Bed capacity
450+
Employees
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26 Oct 2026

Today at VTRH we celebrate these beautiful assistant directors at VTRH. nurse, ann & lydia

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25 Oct 2026

A boost for recently constructed hospital plaza as equipping takes shape

Equipping of the newly constructed Hospital Plaza at Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital (VTRH) is progressing, bringing the ultra-modern facility closer to…

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23 Oct 2026

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Working together

Our partners

  • County Government of Vihiga
  • NHIF and community based organizations (CBOs)
  • Ministry of Health
  • KEMRI-Wellcome Trust
  • Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
  • Kaimosi Friends University
  • Moi University
  • Maseno University
  • MAKL
Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Our team is happy to help.

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What are the visiting hours?

Patients on the wards can be visited at these times:

  • Morning: 6:00 am – 7:00 am

  • Afternoon: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

  • Evening: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Please bring your ID card — you need it to visit a patient.

Can I bring food for a patient on the ward?

The hospital diet meets the nutritional needs of every patient, including those on special meal plans.

Allowed: packeted milk, whole fruits, bread, bottled water, yoghurt and cakes.

Not allowed: any cooked food (for example ugali, rice, githeri, chapati, vegetables, fish, meat, chicken, beans, ndengu, cooked bananas, potatoes, chips, sausages, boiled eggs), tea, porridge, soda and alcoholic drinks.

What do I need before admission? Do you accept SHA?

Everyone must be fully registered in the hospital system before being admitted to a ward — this keeps your care smooth.

If you are using SHA (Social Health Authority), make sure your cover is active and up to date before treatment and admission. Inpatient cover through Minet (MAKL) is also handled — please ask at registration.

Which number should I call?
  • Casualty (emergency), 24 hours: 0798 638 872
  • Hospital line, 24 hours: 0723 103 564
  • Office line, Office hours: 0773 223 151
  • Maternity: 0769 204 579

In an emergency, come straight to Accident & Emergency — it is open 24 hours.

Is the hospital 4 ?

No, the hospital is not Level 4. In April 2026, Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital was upgraded to a Level 5 hospital following a national assessment.

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