Inside GRCC
Browse photos of our facilities, equipment, outreach activities, and patient support programs.
What to Expect When You Visit GRCC
Clear steps from first contact to treatment and follow-up—designed to reduce delays and improve coordination.
Call / Email / Walk-In
Contact the centre for guidance on clinic days, referrals, and documentation needed for registration.
Registration & Triage
We review medical history, symptoms, and prior reports to support safe and timely clinician review.
Oncology Consultation
Clinicians confirm diagnosis and stage (when information is available) and discuss treatment options.
Treatment Planning
Care is coordinated across teams (nursing, pharmacy, palliative, nutrition) based on patient needs.
Treatment & Monitoring
During therapy, the team monitors side effects and provides education for home care and safety.
Follow-Up & Survivorship
Follow-up visits help evaluate response, manage symptoms, and support long-term wellbeing.
Comprehensive Cancer Treatment & Support
Multi-disciplinary care with strong coordination, patient education, and safety-focused clinical practice.
Radiotherapy
External beam radiotherapy services supported by medical physicists and radiation therapists with treatment planning and verification steps.
- Careful planning & verification
- Patient positioning & safety checks
- Side-effect education & follow-up
Chemotherapy
Systemic treatment supervised by clinical oncologists and oncology nurses, with patient monitoring and education on warning signs.
- Day care services
- Monitoring during infusion
- Support for side effects
Brachytherapy
Internal radiation therapy used for selected cancers to deliver targeted dose while reducing exposure to nearby tissues.
- Targeted delivery
- Shorter treatment time (case-dependent)
- Precision-focused approach
Palliative & Supportive Care
Care focused on comfort, symptom control, and quality of life—available alongside curative or life-prolonging treatment.
- Pain & symptom management
- Family counselling
- Psychosocial support
Cancer Screening
Screening and awareness services focused on early detection, risk assessment, and timely follow-up pathways.
- Breast & cervical screening
- Risk assessment & counselling
- Referral and follow-up support
Outreach, Education & Patient Support Programs
Community-centered programs that promote early detection, continuity of care, and survivorship support.
Community Awareness
Health talks and outreach activities that promote cancer awareness, warning signs, and when to seek care.
Breast & Cervical Screening
Screening initiatives to support early detection and referral pathways for timely treatment planning.
Survivorship Support
Follow-up support, education, and counselling to help patients manage life after treatment.
Patient Navigation
Help with clinic flow, appointment guidance, and coordination—especially for referrals from other counties.
Pioneering Cancer Care in Northern Kenya
Established to bring oncology services closer to communities and reduce travel burden for patients and families.
Our Journey & Mission
The Garissa Regional Cancer Centre was established with support from the National Government through the Ministry of Health, starting operations on 27th September 2022 and officially launched on 4th February 2023.
Our mission is to strengthen decentralized cancer care by providing comprehensive services in Northern Kenya, improving access, and supporting patients through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
Prior to the centre’s establishment, chemotherapy services began in February 2019, laying a foundation for specialized cancer services in the region.
Today, GRCC serves as a regional hub, receiving patients from multiple counties and welcoming referrals from neighboring regions, including cross-border care inquiries where appropriate.
Key Milestones & Highlights
- February 2019: Chemotherapy services initiated
- September 2022: Centre operations commenced
- February 2023: Official launch ceremony
- 4,000+ patients supported through care services
- Licensed/accredited: KNRA, KEHPCA, and NCI (as indicated)
- Serving 12+ counties across Kenya
- Supportive care integrated into treatment pathways
For exact clinic schedules, required documents, and service availability, please contact the centre directly.
Counties & Regions We Serve
A regional cancer care hub supporting Northern Kenya and beyond.
Counties Served
International Patients Welcome
We also support patients from neighboring countries including Somalia and Ethiopia.
Expert Multidisciplinary Team
Led by the Cancer Coordinator with specialists across oncology disciplines.
Clinical Oncologists
Specialist cancer doctors
Medical Physicists
Radiation physics experts
Radiation Therapists
Treatment delivery specialists
Oncology Nurses
Specialized nursing care
Clinical Officers
Oncology support team
Oncology Pharmacists
Medication specialists
Pharmaceutical Technologist
Pharmacy support
Health Records Officer
Medical documentation
Partners & Accreditations
Collaboration strengthens diagnostics, mentorship, training, survivorship, and palliative care.
We collaborate with partners through Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) to improve patient outcomes and expand access to quality oncology services.
Gertrude's Children Hospital
Kenya Childhood Cancer Trust
KUTRRH
Kenyatta University Hospital
Kenyatta National Hospital
Paediatric Oncology Partnership
KNRA
Nuclear Regulatory Authority
KEHPCA
Hospices & Palliative Care
NCI
National Cancer Institute
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for appointments, referrals, treatment preparation, and support services.
Book Your Consultation
Contact our team to schedule an appointment, ask about services, or request guidance for referrals.
Contact GRCC
Send a message for appointments, referrals, screening, or general inquiries. (Message will not be sent until you pay KES 500.)
Contact Information
Garissa County Teaching Hospital (Nairobi Road, Garissa). Call or email for service availability and clinic times.
- Garissa County Teaching Hospital, Nairobi Road, Garissa, Kenya
- 0725166283
- coordinator.cancercenter@gcrh.co.ke
- Clinic schedules vary — please confirm by phone/email