NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU) – 24/7 SPECIALIZED NEWBORN CRITICAL CARE
A specialized unit that provides advanced care for newborns with life-threatening conditions, offering continuous monitoring and support with specialized equipment and medications.
NICU – Department Overview
Aster Healthcare’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is one of Nairobi’s most advanced neonatal critical care facilities, providing round-the-clock support for premature babies, low-birth-weight infants, and critically ill newborns.
Our NICU is equipped with state-of-the-art neonatal incubators, high-frequency ventilators, continuous cardiorespiratory monitoring, phototherapy units, and advanced infection-control systems to ensure the safest environment for newborns.
Located at Mediplaza, 3rd Parklands Avenue, Nairobi, our NICU serves families from Parklands, Westlands, Roysambu, Ruaka, Kiambu, Thika Road, Ngara, and the wider Nairobi metropolitan area.
Conditions We Manage
- Prematurity (born before 37 weeks)
- Low birth weight / very low birth weight
- Jaundice requiring phototherapy
- Birth asphyxia
- Neonatal sepsis / infections
- Congenital abnormalities
- Hypoglycemia
- Feeding difficulties
- Post-surgery neonatal monitoring
NICU Facilities & Technology
- Neonatal incubators & radiant warmers
- CPAP & high-frequency neonatal ventilators
- Continuous oxygen saturation monitoring
- Phototherapy units (single/double)
- Parenteral & enteral feeding systems
- Neonatal IV therapy & transfusions
- Dedicated breastfeeding & kangaroo mother care support
- 24/7 on-site paediatricians & neonatologists
- Infection-controlled, sterile environment
Why Choose Aster Healthcare NICU
- 24/7 neonatologist availability
- Experienced neonatal nurses & respiratory therapists
- Family-centered newborn care approach
- On-site MRI, CT Scan, Ultrasound & Laboratory for rapid neonatal diagnostics
- Safe transfer protocols from A&E, maternity hospitals, and referring clinics
- Parent education & emotional support
- Secure, monitored NICU units ensuring infant safety
Family Support & Counseling
- Daily parental updates
- Guidance on newborn care
- Lactation support
- Safe visiting schedules
- Discharge planning & follow-up appointments
Meet Our Doctors
Our administration and support staff all have exceptional people skills and trained to assist you with all medical enquiries. Doctors will be available from 8 am : 12 am , kindly call to confirm your Appointment.
Emergency Cases
Please feel welcome to contact our friendly reception staff with any general or medical enquiry call us.