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Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital

Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital — major public health facility in Mombasa serving nearly 7,000 patients under the Mwezi wa Baba free healthcare initiative.

2026-04-272026-10-27

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  1. October 2026
  2. Capital News

    … Mzerera’s body was transferred to the Coast General mortuary after a doctor confirmed his death. …

    Mombasa County Enforcement Officer Killed as Gunmen Steal Police Rifle
  3. Citizen Digital

    … tiative By Citizen Reporter October 12, 2026 07:53 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Nearly 7,000 patients have benefited from free healthcare at Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital …

    Mombasa County offers free healthcare to thousands in 'Mwezi wa Baba' initiative
  4. September 2026
  5. Capital News

    … Mombasa County showcased its experience at Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital, where Proximie-enabled digital surgery has supported 87 surgical sessions and 143 hours of connected operating time. …

    CoG calls for more tech investment to transform healthcare in Kenya’s 47 counties
  6. Citizen Digital

    … The teenager managed to escape from the house despite sustaining injuries and was later assisted by a good Samaritan who took the child to Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital, where they are receiving treatment. …

    Mombasa: Man surrenders to police after fatally stabbing wife, child
  7. The Standard

    … The police took the two bodies to the Coast General Hospital mortuary.“After the incident, the suspect allegedly placed the body of the child in a pit latrine. …

    Man kills wife, child before surrendering to police
  8. July 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    … Speaking during the commissioning of the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital Frontage Redevelopment Project, Nassir said the figures recently cited by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale covered 239 health facilities in Mombasa, including both government and private faci …

    Governor Nassir disputes claims of struggling health facilities in Mombasa
  10. May 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    … Further, KENCO has applauded the government for recent investments, including the installation and commissioning of modern Linear Accelerator (LINAC) radiotherapy machines at Kenyatta National Hospital and the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital. …

    Cancer organisations welcome expansion of benefits package under SHA
  12. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeCS Health, Duale, during the launch of the Linac Machine for Radiation treatment of Cancer patients at Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital in Mombasa, May 11, 2026. …

    Concerns over CHP kits
  13. Citizen Digital

    … A postmortem conducted at Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital confirmed that the minor had been defiled before being strangled to death. …

    Tanzanian man charged with raping, brutally killing girl in Mombasa
  14. April 2026
  15. The Standard

    … Nassir said the Kongowea hospital project is part of efforts to reduce pressure on Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital, and bring services closer to dense, underserved populations. …

    Governor Nassir launches construction of Kongowea Level 4 Hospital

Yesterday

  1. Gunmen kill enforcement officer, steal rifle in Mombasa attack

    Armed men attacked a cess collection checkpoint in Likoni, Mombasa early Monday, killing county enforcement officer Omari Mzerera and injuring three others, then escaping with an AK-47 rifle and 30 rounds of ammunition.

    22 hours ago · Capital News →

Monday 12 October

  1. Mombasa free healthcare initiative serves nearly 7,000 patients

    Nearly 7,000 patients have benefited from free healthcare at Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital under Mombasa County's Mwezi wa Baba initiative, which aims to ease medical bills and expand access to health services. The programme has registered patients with the Social Health Authority and covers insurance premiums for those unable to afford them.

    12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 25 September

  1. CoG calls for tech investment to improve healthcare across counties

    The Council of Governors has called for stronger partnerships and increased investment in technology to accelerate healthcare transformation across Kenya's 47 counties, highlighting digital health and telemedicine as key opportunities for expanding access to specialist care and improving patient outcomes.

    25 September 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Man surrenders after fatally stabbing wife and child in Mombasa

    Police in Mombasa are holding Richard Matiko, who allegedly stabbed his wife and one of their children to death following a family dispute in Shauri Yako, Nyali. A 14-year-old child was also attacked and sustained serious stab wounds but escaped and received hospital treatment.

    25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Man kills wife, child in Mombasa, surrenders to police

    A man in Nyali, Mombasa killed his wife and a young child on September 25 following a domestic conflict, then surrendered to police. A 14-year-old boy also present at the scene sustained serious injuries but escaped.

    25 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Mombasa governor disputes health crisis claims, cites 92% prescription fill rate

    Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir contested claims of severe medicine shortages in public health facilities, stating that County Government facilities record a 92 per cent prescription fill rate. Nassir clarified that figures cited by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale covered 239 facilities including both government and private institutions, of which only 52 are operated by the County Government.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Kenya expands cancer benefits package via Social Health Authority

    The Kenyan Network of Cancer Organizations has welcomed the Government's expansion of the cancer benefits package under the Social Health Authority, with the annual cancer benefits package increased from Ksh.550,000 to Ksh.800,000 and the Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund allocation raised from Ksh.150,000 to Ksh.400,000. The enhanced package now includes oncology consultations, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, specialized treatments, supportive care services, and advanced diagnostics such as CT scans, MRI, PET scans, and PSMA PET scans.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Ministry seeks Sh2.3 billion for expired CHP kits

    Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has told Parliament that approximately 102,000 Community Health Promoters are carrying expired kits that should be replaced every two years, and the Ministry of Health is urgently seeking Sh2.3 billion to replace them.

    13 May 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 1 May

  1. Tanzanian man charged with killing girl in Mombasa

    A Tanzanian national, Anthony Juma, has been charged with defiling and strangling an 11-year-old girl, Glorious Kaiza Maore, in Mombasa. Her body was discovered in a sack in the Manyani area days after she went missing from Sunday school practice in March.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 27 April

  1. Governor Nassir launches Kongowea Level 4 Hospital construction

    Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir presided over the groundbreaking of Kongowea Level 4 Hospital, part of efforts to reduce pressure on Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital. The project follows two Level 3 facilities already delivered in Mjambere and Bofu, extending healthcare infrastructure across key sub-counties.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard →

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