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Welcome to MeTRH

Compassionate public care, every day.

Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital serves Upper Eastern Kenya with emergency care, specialist clinics, surgery, diagnostics, and teaching-led service delivery.

The main entry point for patients, families, and referrers.

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Specialist referral care

Advanced treatment closer to home.

From outpatient review to diagnostics and specialist pathways, MeTRH keeps care accessible for patients who would otherwise travel farther for treatment.

Clinical assessment that starts the care journey.

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Surgical care inside MeTRH

Growth and teaching

A hospital that is expanding with purpose.

New capacity, equipment, and training investments are strengthening the hospital's ability to deliver better outcomes for patients and the wider region.

Specialized treatment supported by theatre and recovery teams.

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What we offer

Services across every level of care

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MeTRH at a glance

1.4M+
Catchment population
500+
Full-time staff
~1,000
Outpatients per day
7.6
Hectares of land

Community impact

Blood donated here saves lives here

Donated blood is critical for cancer patients, children with severe anaemia, and mothers during childbirth — demand rises during the rainy season with more road accidents on the Meru–Nanyuki highway.

  • Arsenal Kenya Supporters' Club blood drive

    Over 300 units collected in Meru town, timed around an Arsenal match — organized by AKSC in partnership with local health experts.

  • Manchester United Fans Kenya (Meru)

    Around 100 fans donated blood at MeTRH in an organized club drive, covered by Nation Media and K24.

  • County-led mass donation drives

    Meru County Government and Kenya Red Cross have run mass blood donation drives, with real lives saved through transfusion at MeTRH documented by the County.

Teaching & research

A teaching hospital, not just a treating one

MeTRH is the teaching hospital for three institutions and an internship centre for Ministry of Health interns, clinical officers, nurses, and nutritionists — with research activity conducted on-site, including published studies on antimicrobial resistance.

  • Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)
  • Meru University of Science and Technology
  • Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)

Teaching context

The academic side of MeTRH, shown below the affiliations list.

Care team at MeTRH

Care

A calm care setting that runs throughout the hospital.

Clinical care interaction

Support

A patient-facing interaction from the care continuum.

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Planning

Operational planning behind service delivery and growth.

New medical machine installation

Infrastructure

Capacity gains come from equipment and infrastructure upgrades.

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Community

Public participation strengthens the hospital's outreach work.

Careers & opportunities

MeTRH recruits on a rolling basis — see current openings and how to apply.

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Tenders & downloads

Open tenders, registered supplier lists, and policy documents for procurement partners.

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