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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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  • 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 hours0723 103 564
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  • Call Office line · Office hours0773 223 151
  • Call Maternity0769 204 579

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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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25+Years of quality service
21+Specialised clinics
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  • Call Casualty (emergency) · 24 hours0723 103 564
  • Call Hospital line · 24 hours0723 103 564
  • Call Office line · Office hours0773 223 151
  • Call Maternity0769 204 579
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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 723103564.

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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.

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To provide specialized, integrated, client-centered health services through continuous improvement in quality, training, and collaboration to enhance the quali…

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A model health institution renowned for excellence in patient care, training, and research.

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Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine at Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital.

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General Surgery

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Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Psychiatry

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25+
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21+
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225
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531+
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2 Nov 2026

Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital is the name of the facility shown at its entrance gate.

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It was not a joke, now see we are about to start. ... We are LEVEL 5

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What are the visiting hours?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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  • Casualty (emergency), 24 hours: 0723 103 564
  • 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 ?
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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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