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Free Surgical Care Camp, 25 and 26 September 2026
Be assessed free of charge by our expert surgical team across general surgery, urology, orthopaedics and ENT, on 25 and 26 September from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
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Your health, our concern
Compassionate, affordable care for body, mind and spirit.
A Catholic mission hospital serving Thika since 1963, with 24-hour emergency care, trusted maternity and newborn services, surgery, dialysis and specialist clinics.
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Comprehensive care under one roof
From your first consultation to specialist treatment and recovery, our departments work together so you can complete your care in one trusted place.
Accident & Emergency
24-hour emergency care with medical officers on site day and night, triage, resuscitation and rapid referral to theatre or the wards.
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Maternity & Obstetrics
One of the most trusted maternity centres in Thika: antenatal care, safe delivery with 24-hour obstetric and theatre cover, and postnatal follow-up.
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Newborn Unit
A well-equipped nursery caring for premature and sick newborns, receiving referrals from hospitals across Thika and neighbouring areas.
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Surgery & Theatre
Two modern operating theatres opened in 2022, laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery since 2023, and visiting consultants across general, orthopaedic, plastic, ENT and neurosurgery.
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Renal & Dialysis
Haemodialysis and renal clinic care close to home since 2022, so patients no longer travel to Nairobi for treatment.
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Specialist Clinics
Consultant-led clinics in obstetrics and gynaecology, surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics, internal medicine, ENT, ophthalmology and more.
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Laboratory Services
A 24-hour laboratory with experienced technologists performing haematology, biochemistry, microbiology, serology and blood transfusion services.
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Radiology & Imaging
Ultrasound, X-ray, ECG and echocardiography with modern machines and 24-hour availability.
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Welcome
Healthcare with a heart, in the heart of Thika
Mary Help of the Sick Mission Hospital is a Catholic mission hospital owned by the Archdiocese of Nairobi and managed by the Salesian Missionaries of Mary Immaculate (SMMI) Sisters. For over six decades we have combined clinical experience with a calm, green campus made for healing.
Rooted in faith and compassion
We continue the healing ministry of Christ. Every patient is received with dignity, whatever their faith or means.
Affordable, transparent care
As a not-for-profit mission hospital our charges are fair, our billing is clear and SHA cover is accepted.
Experienced clinical teams
Full-time doctors, clinical officers and midwives supported by more than twenty visiting consultants.
A growing platform of care
Two modern theatres, a renal unit, laparoscopic surgery, a high dependency unit and the new Mother and Child Centre.
“To answer the call of Christ by providing holistic, affordable and compassionate healthcare.”
- 1963
- serving Thika since
- 35
- specialist doctors
- 10
- specialist clinics
- 24/7
- open every hour, every day
Specialist clinics
Consultant clinics, on your doorstep
Visiting consultants hold regular clinics so that patients see the right specialist without travelling to Nairobi.
| Clinic | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obstetrics & GynaecologyWomen's health, pregnancy, gynaecological surgery | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | ||||||
| Antenatal ClinicPregnancy check-ups and screening | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm | ||||||
| Saturday Antenatal ClinicWeekend antenatal care for mothers who work or study | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm | ||||||
| Child Welfare & ImmunisationVaccines and growth monitoring | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm | ||||||
| Paediatric ClinicConsultant paediatrician | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | ||||||
| Dermatology ClinicSkin, hair and nail conditions | Clinic hours |
Clinic days may change on public holidays or when a consultant is away. Please call ahead to confirm.
Beyond the bedside
Learning, discovering and building the future of care
Research & innovation
Research born in Africa, to heal the world
Our expanded Research Unit partners with universities on maternal health, non-communicable diseases and infectious disease.
- Sickle-cell surveillance and genetic referral
- AI-supported chronic disease care (2024 award)
- Antimicrobial stewardship research
Education & training
A living laboratory for tomorrow's clinicians
We mentor students on placement and are developing the Mary Help College of Nursing and Clinical Medicine.
- Clinical placements across every department
- Continuing professional development
- A hospital-embedded college in development
News & announcements
What is happening at Mary Help
Visit us
Find us in Kimathi Estate, Thika
Kimathi Estate, off Kenyatta Highway
Opposite Munene Industries, near St Andrew's ACK Cathedral. 1 km from Thika town centre.
P.O. Box 792-01000, Thika
+254 724 936 177 (main line / WhatsApp)
+254 757 034 253 (second line)
- info@maryhelphospital.org
Emergency, outpatient and maternity: 24 hours
Specialist clinics and offices: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Visiting: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm