M.P Shah Hospital vice chairman Dr Manilal Dodhia, board chairman Dr Manoj Shah and Karen Langata residential association general manager Peter Kitavi lead other officials during the launch of the Hub Medical Center in Nairobi on June 22, 2026/HANDOUT
The government has been urged to increase investment in quality and affordable healthcare to ensure every Kenyan has access to essential medical services, as stakeholders continue to push for the realisation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
The call was made during the unveiling of the fourth M.P Shah Hospital satellite clinic in Karen, a facility aimed at bringing quality and affordable healthcare services closer to residents and surrounding communities.
Speaking during the launch, M.P Shah Hospital Board Chairman Dr Manoj Shah said healthcare services should be accessible to all citizens without the burden of travelling long distances.
“Healthcare should be nearer to the people and people should not have to travel long distances to access good and quality healthcare,” said Dr Shah.
He noted that quality healthcare goes beyond professional medical services and also requires modern equipment and infrastructure.
“Quality healthcare not only comes by giving good services, but also comes by having the right equipment. Here, we have ensured we have put in place all the necessary equipment including a CT scan machine, X-ray, a fully fledged dental centre and an eye clinic so that we can be a one-stop service,” he said.
Shah called on both the public and private sectors to invest more in healthcare facilities and services to complement government efforts in achieving UHC.
M.P Shah Hospital Chief Executive Officer Dr Toseef Din said the new Karen medical centre would make healthcare services more accessible and affordable to residents in the area.
“The medical centre in Karen will make healthcare services available and more affordable to people in the surrounding areas,” she said.
Din observed that Kenya’s healthcare sector has made significant progress in technology, equipment and human resources, but stressed that more investment is needed in research, training and innovation.
“The Kenyan healthcare landscape is expanding a lot in terms of technology, equipment and human resources, but there is always more to be done in research, training and innovation to introduce preventative care models in the country,” she added.
The Hub Mall Manager Jacobus Visser welcomed the partnership, saying it aligns with the mall’s vision of expanding services that benefit the community.
“Our vision has always been to expand the services available to benefit the community. We are proud to be part of this milestone with MP Shah,” said Visser.
Karen Langata Residents Association General Manager Peter Kitavi expressed appreciation for the new facility, saying residents were excited about the enhanced healthcare services.
“The community appreciates the new facility, which promises premium healthcare services for residents. It is such a huge blessing and we extend our arms and welcome them,” said Kitavi.
The new satellite clinic is expected to significantly improve access to specialised and general healthcare services for residents of Karen and neighbouring areas.
