The National Referral Spinal Injury Hospital is a National Level 6 hospital in
Nairobi
Nairobi ( ) is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The name is derived from the Maasai phrase ''Enkare Nairobi'', which translates to "place of cool waters", a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city. The city proper ha ...
, Kenya. It specializes in the treatment of spinal cord injuries.
History
The referral hospital was built in World War II to serve injured soldiers.
It was originally known as the Amani Cheshire Home. named for the donor of the original structure.
See also
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Healthcare in Kenya
Kenya's health care system is structured in a step-wise manner so that complicated cases are referred to a higher level. Gaps in the system are filled by private and church run units.
* Level 1 Community Health Units
* Level 2 Dispensaries a ...
References
Hospitals in Kenya
Hospitals in Nairobi
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