The National Referral Hospital (NRH) Management wishes to inform the general public that the hospital will continue with its normal services throughout the Christmas and New Year holidays. Clinical services at the hospital will operate as normal and available for public seeking medical attention during the festive season.  

Services remain open as usual-

• The Major Clinical Departments, such as the Emergency Department, Orthopaedic, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology emergency services, Psychiatry, Operating Theatre and the Comprehensive Medical Center will open and operate as normal.
• Other specialist clinics such as the Fracture clinic, High-Risk clinics for Antenatal Mothers, Clinical Obstetric services, Dental, Diabetic Foot Sepsis Management/ NCD and booked clinical reviews will remain open.
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology services:
  • Weekly antenatal at HIGH Risk Clinics continues for pregnant mothers at NRH.
  • Birthing continues-delivery and postnatal care.
  • Gynae clinic closed (as below).
  • All emergency obstetrics and gynaecology care services continue.

Services temporarily close for the festive period-

•  However, routine referral and consultation clinics for Internal Medicine, General surgery, Paediatrics, and Gynaecology are closed and will open the third week of January, 2026.
• The Cardiac clinic will close next week and will also open the third week of January 2026.
• The Eye clinic and Dental clinic will close on the 25th December and 1st January 2026, but will have staff on standby to attend to emergency cases. 
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Support services to continue as usual-

• Whereas, other clinical support services such as the Pharmacy, X-ray/CT scan, Medical Laboratory and Corporate Services (e.g. transport, kitchen, laundry) of the hospital will continue to provide normal services during the holiday period.

The public are advised to look after your health during the festive season, but to seek medical attention early at the nearest health facilities for outpatient services. However, the hospital emergency services remain open for patients needing medical attention.

At these times of bad weather, there are always unforeseen risks, and the public are advised to remain assertive and alert. Patients on long-term medications are encouraged to ensure their supply for the next month is adequate, or to collect their medicines before heading off to their respective homes, whether in town or out in the provinces.

The NRH Management and the staff wishes you a joyful, peaceful and healthy celebration, and a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.