Homa Bay Teaching and Referral Hospital

  • Homa Bay County and Referral Hospital
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Our Location

Homa Bay Town

Our Operation

24 Hours Service

For urgent medical emergencies, seek immediate emergency care at the hospital. Call 0798 954 417.

Hospital Visiting Hours

Please observe the hospital's visiting periods when planning a visit.

Visiting Period Weekdays Weekends
Morning 6:00am – 7:30am 6:00am – 7:30am
Mid-day 1:00pm – 2:00pm 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Evening 5:00pm – 7:30pm 5:00pm – 7:30pm

About HBTRH

Formerly known as Homa Bay District Hospital, Homa Bay Teaching and Referral Hospital (HBTRH) is a government health facility that was started in 1969 as a dispensary. The facility currently serves as a referral hospital for residents from the 8 sub-counties of Homa Bay County as well as the surrounding counties.
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Homa Bay Teaching and Referral Hospital

Our Hospital

Homa Bay Teaching and Referral Hospital (HBTRH) is among the leading National Referral Hospital with a 600-bed capacity and equipped with state-of-the-art medical amenities. We offer quality patient-centered care where the patient is an active participant.

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Specialised care services at Homa Bay Teaching and Referral Hospital

Our Specialised Care

We have comprehensive specialised clinics for adults and children where patients are attended to by highly specialised consultants.

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Contact Us

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Hospital at a Glance

Key figures presented on the existing hospital homepage.

600+

Bed Capacity

500+

Daily Patients (OPD)

200+

Nursing Officers

30+

Medical Specialists

30+

Clinical Officers

100+

Contracted Professionals

150+

Casuals

Why Choose Us?

Expert Medical Team

The hospital has a qualified expert medical team that deals with patients at different levels.

24/7 Operations

The hospital operates 24 hours in 7 days and provides continuous services.

State-of-the-art Equipment

The hospital has modern equipment including beds and maternity equipment to support service delivery.

Our Services

We provide the following services. Visit us today.

Surgical services

Surgical Services

A hospital designed for surgery by surgeons to be efficient, patient-friendly, and deliver better outcomes.

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Medical specialist services

Medical Specialists

Our specialist physicians can help you with preventative care and treatment of a variety of conditions.

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Inpatient services

Inpatient Services

Pathology and Lab Medicine, Medical & Surgical, Paediatrics, Diagnostic Imaging, Obstetrics, and Gynaecological Services.

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Emergency services

Emergency Services

We offer 24/7 services with experienced staff within the hospital that can handle emergency situations.

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Outpatient services

Outpatient Services

We provide care when someone visits a facility or receives treatment without being formally admitted.

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Trauma services

Trauma Services

We provide care for patients suffering from major traumatic injuries such as falls and motor vehicle collisions.

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Our Referral Process

Follow the referral process below when you are being referred to HBTRH.

01

Get Referred

Get referred to HBCTRH by a doctor from your current hospital.

02

Contact Us

Contact us via 0798954417 for guidance on the referral.

03

Medical Report

Receipt of a medical report on the patient's status. Our medics will review and advise.

04

Referral

If the referral is confirmed, the patient can come to HBCTRH for admission.

Recent News & Events

The facility is making steps each day. Get in touch for more information.

Urological workshop at Homa Bay Teaching and Referral Hospital

Urological Workshop

Admin | February 2026

We have urological workshop. We welcome you to this workshop that will be conducted by Kenya Association Urological Surgeons.

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Fistula Camp at Homa Bay Teaching and Referral Hospital

Fistula Camp

Admin | 21 October 2023

We are conducting screenings for fistula, officiated by Her Excellency Governor Gladys Wanga (Governor, Homa Bay County).

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Upgrade of Homa Bay Teaching and Referral Hospital to Level 5

Upgrade of Facility Level 5

Admin | 21 October 2023

We’re elated as State Department of Medical Services accredits Homa Bay County Teaching and Referral Hospital as a fully-fledged Level 5 health facility.

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Homa Bay Teaching and Referral Hospital maternity services

Our Maternity

Admin | 21 February 2023

Through the partnership of County government and Safaricom, we have renovated our maternity.

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CT Scan equipment at Homa Bay Teaching and Referral Hospital

CT Scan

Admin | 25 February 2023

Through the Radiology department we have bought new CT Scan equipment.

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Radiology and CT Scan services

Our CT Scan

Admin | 21 February 2023

Through the Radiology department we have bought new CT Scan equipment. We operate 24 hours, 7 days.

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International Infection Prevention and Control Week

(IPC) Week

Admin | 21 February 2023

Marking the end of International Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Week celebration at HBCTRH, organised by the IPC committee.

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Creating Hope Through Action at Homa Bay Teaching and Referral Hospital

Creating Hope Through Action

Admin | 21 February 2023

Homa Bay GK Prisons officers carried out an intensive cleaning exercise at HBCTRH ahead of Suicide Prevention Awareness Day. #UtumishiKwaWote

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Ambulance at Homa Bay Teaching and Referral Hospital

Our Ambulance

Admin | 21 February 2023

To enhance service delivery to patients, through the county government we have bought new ambulances.

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