Health is a fundamental human right for all, including refugees.
UNHCR works with the Ministry of Health (MoH), International Rescue Committee (IRC), Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) and other partners to provide free health and nutrition services to asylum seekers, refugees and members of the host community at health facilities in Kakuma refugee camp and the Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement. In urban areas, refugees can access health services provided at national and private healthcare facilities.
Healthcare in Kakuma
The health facilities include one general hospital, two health centres and five dispensaries (known as “health clinics”). In addition, the two health centers provide comprehensive maternity services and both centers have maternity wards. The general hospital provides full in-patient services, has a surgery theatre and imaging services (ultrasound and x-ray).
If you need an ambulance:
Please only call the ambulances for life-saving emergencies.
- Kakuma 1 – 0719105775 (IRC)
- Kakuma 2, 3, 4 – 0719105549 (IRC)
- Kalobeyei – 0707173515 (KRCS)
| Name | Also known as | Type | Agency | Location | Opening hours |
| Ammusait General Hospital | Clinic 7 | Hospital | IRC | Kakuma 4 | 24 hours |
| Kaapoka Health Centre | Main Hospital | Health center | IRC | Kakuma 1 | 24 hours |
| Natukubenyo Health Centre | Kalobeyei Health centre | Health center | KRCS | Kalobeyei V1 | 24 hours |
| Lochangamor Dispensary/Clinic | Clinic 4 | Dispensary/ clinic | IRC | Kakuma 1 | 8am – 3pm |
| Hong-Kong Dispensary/Clinic | Clinic 2 | Dispensary/ clinic | IRC | Kakuma 1 | 8am – 3pm |
| Nalemsekon Dispensary/Clinic | Clinic 5 | Dispensary/ clinic | AIC | Kakuma 2 | 8am – 3pm |
| Nationokor Dispensary/Clinic | Clinic 6 | Dispensary/ clinic | IRC | Kakuma 3 | 8am – 3pm |
| Naregae Dispensary/Clinic | Kalobeyei Village 2 Clinic | Dispensary/ clinic | KRCS | Kalobeyei V2 | 8am – 3pm |
Referrals
Asylum seekers and refugees who have a condition that require specialized care will be recorded in the referral data base and assisted when specialists come on mission.
For a smaller number of cases based on emergency medical need (lifesaving or to prevent permanent disability), UNHCR and health partners can refer individuals for treatment in Lodwar or Nairobi.
Healthcare in Dadaab
In Dadaab there are four hospitals and seven operational health posts.
For assistance/enquiries on health-related issues please call the toll-free helplines:
Hagadera Camp: 0800 720 143
Ifo Camp: 0726368506/0725942928
Dagahaley camp: 0795759743