Dear Parent or Guardian, We know the look on a 7-year-old’s face when they’re told they can’t come in to see Mama and the new baby. We’ve seen it many times. And we want you to know: this rule exists entirely because of love. Why Children Under 10 Are Restricted Young children are exceptional at […]

If you’ve ever arrived at Mother & Child Hospital outside visiting hours and been turned away, this article is for you. We want to explain — not just inform — why our schedule exists. The Three Windows Our visiting hours are: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM, 12 Noon–2:00 PM, and 6:00 PM–8:00 PM. These aren’t arbitrary slots. […]

There is a photograph that has haunted me for weeks. A young nurse – barely two years out of training – sits on a plastic chair outside a rural dispensary. Her uniform is torn. Her lip is split. In her hand, she still clutches the stethoscope she was using moments before a patient’s relative knocked […]

Mother and Child Hospital proudly sponsored the DAQO 2025 Awards held last weekend, an event that brought together leading medical practitioners and healthcare institutions from across Kenya in recognition of excellence in service delivery, innovation, and patient care. The awards ceremony provided an important platform to acknowledge the individuals and organizations working consistently to improve […]

Your first antenatal care visit is a landmark moment in your pregnancy journey. It transforms the private knowledge of your positive test into the professional, supportive framework of supervised medical care. While the excitement is palpable, understanding the purpose and process of this initial appointment is key to starting your antenatal journey with confidence and clarity. […]