The Nairobi Hospital — private healthcare facility in Nairobi where prominent figures including cardiologist Dr David Silverstein and Director Dr Job Obwaka died.
… He later moved to The Nairobi Hospital, where he continued practising medicine and became widely recognised for his contribution to cardiology in Kenya. …
… He strongly believed doctors should also be leaders, a philosophy reflected in his many years of service at The Nairobi Hospital.“His passing this morning is a great loss to the medical fraternity and to the nation,” Matende said, adding that Silverstein left behind “a lifetime o …
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 29 — The Kenya Hospital Association (KHA), the body that owns and oversees The Nairobi Hospital, has reconstituted its Board of Management, with Dr Barcley Onyambu retaining the chairmanship amid months of governance disputes that have placed the institution un …
… Speaking during The Nairobi Hospital’s 2026 Children’s Charity Heart Fund Golf Tournament at Karen Country Club, the hospital’s Director of Nursing Services Margaret Muiyuro, said the cost of care remains a major barrier for families.“There are those 3 per cent of these neonates …
NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 2 – The Nairobi Hospital and Nairobi Polo Club have unveiled a landmark partnership that will see the hospital serve as the Official Healthcare Partner for the 2026/2027 polo season. …
… Magdalyne Kamande - ICT Director at The Nairobi Hospital, Russell Akuom - Chief Information Officer, Nation Media Group, Vincentn Entonu - Managing Director, Westcon Microsoft Sub-Saharan Africa and Raymond M. …
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 11 — The Nairobi Hospital has commemorated International Nurses Week 2026 by recognizing the dedication, sacrifice, and critical contribution of nurses in delivering quality healthcare services across the country. …
… Speaking during the International Nurses Week 2026 celebrations at The Nairobi Hospital, Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni described nurses as the backbone of Kenya’s healthcare system and key players in achieving Universal Health Coverage …
Haemorrhoids are normal vascular cushions in the anal canal that become problematic only when enlarged or symptomatic, yet remain surrounded by embarrassment and misinformation despite being common. Modern habits like prolonged toilet sitting, combined with constipation, low-fibre diet, and straining, can trigger symptoms in a cycle that often leads to self-treatment without proper diagnosis.
Haemorrhoids are normal vascular cushions in the anal canal that become problematic only when enlarged or symptomatic, yet remain surrounded by embarrassment and misinformation despite being common. Modern habits like prolonged toilet sitting, combined with constipation, low-fibre diet, and straining, can trigger symptoms in a cycle that often leads to self-treatment without proper diagnosis.
Dr David Morton Silverstein, known as the "father of cardiology" in Kenya and a decorated American-born specialist who shaped the country's heart care, died at The Nairobi Hospital on Sunday. He was 82 and had been a personal doctor to President Daniel Arap Moi.
Dr. David Silverstein, an American cardiologist who served as former President Daniel arap Moi's personal physician for decades, has died at 82. He arrived in Kenya in 1974 and was appointed Moi's personal physician in 1983, having first met him at Kenyatta National Hospital in 1977 when Moi was vice president.
The Kenya Medical Association has mourned the death of Dr David Silverstein, a pioneering cardiologist whose career shaped modern healthcare in Kenya from the 1970s onward. Silverstein established the country's first cardiac catheterization laboratory at Kenyatta National Hospital, trained early post-independence doctors, and served as personal physician to former President Daniel arap Moi for over 40 years.
The Kenya Hospital Association has reconstituted The Nairobi Hospital's Board of Management following its August 25 Annual General Meeting, with Dr Barcley Onyambu re-elected as chairman. The new 11-member board includes Samson Mbuthia Kinyanjui as vice chairman and Dr Agnes Gachoki as chairperson of the Medical Advisory Committee.
About three per cent of babies are born with congenital heart conditions, with treatment costs ranging from Sh500,000 to Sh4 million, leaving families unable to access life-saving care. The Nairobi Hospital held a charity golf tournament to raise funds for children from disadvantaged backgrounds who cannot afford specialized cardiac treatment.
The Nairobi Hospital has become the Official Healthcare Partner for the Nairobi Polo Club's 2026/2027 season, providing on-site emergency medical support, health screenings and wellness education. The hospital will also headline sponsor the 2026 Pink Polo Tournament as part of a cancer awareness campaign.
Kenyan business leaders have been urged to adopt artificial intelligence into their operations to compete and shape the digital global economy, a message delivered at a Modern Work, Cloud & AI Executive Breakfast meeting in Nairobi hosted by Syntura, Microsoft and Westcon-Comstor.
The Nairobi Hospital marked International Nurses Week 2026 with recognition of nurses' role in healthcare delivery. The Public Health Principal Secretary said nurses manage nearly 75 percent of Level 2 and Level 3 health facilities in Kenya and the government is prioritizing investments to improve their training, working conditions, and retention.
The Public Health Principal Secretary has praised nurses for their critical role in delivering healthcare and achieving Universal Health Coverage, noting that nurses manage nearly 75 per cent of Level Two and Level Three health facilities. The Government reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the profession through improved training, working conditions, and career growth.
Police arrested 45-year-old Beatrice Wangare, described as a business associate, as a person of interest after Dr Job Obwaka, a Nairobi Hospital director, collapsed in Kitengela on Friday and died on arrival at the hospital. The exact cause of death remains undetermined, though the deceased had underlying medical conditions.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has paid tribute to veteran obstetrician Dr. Job Obwaka, describing him as principled and courageous for resisting what he termed a "hostile takeover" of The Nairobi Hospital. Gachagua said Obwaka's stance led to his arrest and detention despite his advanced age and health challenges.
Former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi has claimed that government harassment, alleged interference in The Nairobi Hospital's management, and "trumped-up charges" contributed to the deterioration of veteran obstetrician Dr. Job Obwaka's health and his death at age 83. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale paid tribute to Dr. Obwaka as a respected figure who advanced Kenya's healthcare system.
A woman identified as Beatrice Wangare, 45, has been arrested in connection with the death of veteran gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka, who collapsed in Kitengela and was rushed to Nairobi Hospital. Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation a day after his death.