Prices of X-ray, MRI, Ultra Sound, and CT scan in Kenya

By mentioning X-ray, MRI, Ultra Sound, and CT scan in Kenya, everyone looks at you with shock as if you have uttered a new term but the reality is that the Kenyan health sector market is known for its fragile and unfixed prices. One facility can charge a patient some little money while the next health facility charges millions of money to access the same service. As such, patients have become sensitive to the prices charged by various facilities and have resorted to seeking these same services in government hospitals. But the public facilities are also not spared with their delays in results, long queues, and absenteeism of the technicians.

 

However, it would be imperative if the patients get to know the actual price set by the government.

  1. On average, a CT scan costs between Sh5, 000 and Sh12, 000.
  2. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) costs between Sh16, 000 to Sh33, 000.
  3. Ultrasound costs between Sh600 and Sh4, 000 while
  4. x-rays cost between Sh1, 200 and Sh3, 000 depending on the facility. 

 

CT scans. Computed Tomography (CT) Scan allows view internal structures in your body in exceptional detail. It combines many X-ray images with the aid of a computer to generate cross-sectional views and, if needed, three-dimensional images of the internal organs and structures of the body.
Image result for ct scan
 
 
Ultrasounds. ultrasound imaging which is generally non-invasive and uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body and achieves amazing results. It is ideal for routine imaging of areas such as the abdomen and pelvis as well as pregnancy scans.
 
 
X-rays. radiologists use X-rays in low doses to produce images that help to diagnose and detect bone fractures and breaks, lung problems, tumours and other medical conditions
 
 
Mammography. We offer mammography to quickly identify and effectively diagnose the early signs of breast cancer and offer the best hope for patients.
 
 
Interventional Radiology. Using state-of-the-art equipment and the latest techniques, the Interventional Radiology service offers a variety of therapies, some of which are unavailable elsewhere in Kenya. It is a minimally invasive medical procedure conducted under the guidance of imaging technologies.
The costs above varies due to the unscrupulous nature of the doctors who earn money by referring patients to these facilities and in return, they are paid huge sums of money and the facility that pays a lot of money to doctors gets more referrals. “If this unethical culture of commissions and kickbacks is not stopped, it will discourage further investments in the medical sector. Much of the profits are being taken by the huge commissions demanded by unscrupulous doctors.”

Some facilities that have turned down demands for the illegal commissions are losing out due to sharp reductions in the number of patients referred to them. Their ability to remain in operation is threatened even if they are offering quality services.

Another doctor who runs a private medical lab in the city lamented that some labs have resorted to taking short-cuts and compromising on certain costs to recoup the losses from the illegal commissions being demanded by dodgy doctors.

Many laboratories and diagnostic centers that pay commissions operate at below-par standards, thus relevant bodies should step in to ensure all facilities meet the minimum standards,” she said. “Corruption needs to be tackled openly and head-on like has been done in other countries for the medical industry to survive.”

 

                   Preparation for Xray Service

In general, no special preparation is needed before an x-ray is taken, unless a special dye called a contrast medium is going to be used. Contrast mediums outline a specific body area internally. They can be swallowed, injected into a vein or inserted rectally, and have a dull, opaque appearance on film.

If a contrast medium will be used, patients may be asked not to eat or drink after midnight before the test, and the physician may make minor changes in how the patient takes medication. The physician will ask about the patient’s history of allergies to screen for a potential allergic reaction to the dye.

 

               X-ray Services - Female patients

They Should be sure to inform the examiner if they are or may be pregnant because x-rays can be harmful to fetuses in rare cases. In cases where the benefits of the x-ray outweigh the potential risks, pregnant women may wear a lead apron over their abdomen during the test.

A lead apron is also often worn by patients to help protect sex organs from x-rays. In high doses, women’s eggs and men’s sperm can be affected by radiation. However, the risk of this occurring as a result of an x-ray test is extremely low. Women should also inform the examiner if they have an IUD (a form of birth control) implanted.

 



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  • 27/Jun/21 05:47pm

Hi,I need CT scan,how much is it?

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  • 24/Sep/21 07:33am

On average, a CT scan costs between Sh5, 000 and Sh12, 000. This depends on the facility you will take your scan from. Some facilities charge higher while others charge less.

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  • 28/Oct/21 07:40am

Hi, I need a Brain MRI, How much does it cost?

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  • 15/Nov/21 08:36am

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) costs between Sh16, 000 to Sh33, 000.

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  • 12/Nov/21 06:51pm

Hello am looking where i can take my father for Head CT scan

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  • 15/Nov/21 08:47am

The Head/Brain MRI in Nairobi / Mombasa / Kisumu / Nakuru / Eldoret diagnostic centers costs around KES 15,000-KES 25,000

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  • 23/Dec/21 06:50pm

How much does a knee MRI cost and where in Kenya?

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  • 26/Jan/22 07:52am

Good content here. I love how you made this article about ct scan simple.

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  • 28/Feb/22 04:58pm

How much does it cost for MRI for knee

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  • 27/Jun/22 03:59pm

Can range between kshs 8,000 to 1200

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  • 12/Apr/22 02:14pm

How much is breast mri scan and where

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  • 23/Apr/22 06:56pm

How much does it cost for left shoulder xray

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  • 21/Jun/22 04:44am

Hello, I need to take two MRI: Lumbosacral and Brachial plexus areas. Where is the best place and how much is the cost, please?

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  • 27/Jun/22 04:00pm

I am not sure if you will take MRI for each part or it's one combined MRI scan. However, it should cost between Kshs 8,000 to 15000

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  • 27/Jun/22 06:03pm

MRI for backbone please,how much is it

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  • 30/Jun/22 01:22pm

How much back mri

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  • 04/Jul/22 06:51pm

How much is a heads x-ray?

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  • 05/Jul/22 06:02pm

I want to take my daughter for a stomach scan how much is it,am in kayole

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  • 17/Aug/22 10:08am

Hello, did you get any help? Am also in Kayole and I need CT scan or anything that can detect the cause of pain on my lower left ribcage, radiating all the way the the back

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  • 17/Aug/22 12:11pm

Go to knh ,utasaidika

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  • 24/Jul/22 08:51am

I have a child age one year What's the cost of head radiology at MTRH

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  • 25/Jul/22 08:06pm

How much is mri for head and right arm

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  • 17/Aug/22 06:19pm

I have a problem in my back muscles how much is it

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  • 24/Aug/22 09:06am

how much is the cost of pelvic MRI?

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  • 25/Aug/22 06:07am

A pelvic MRI in Kenya (Nairobi) will cost you around 8,000 to 15000. NHIF covers MRI scans but you must visit the clinic or hospital for registration and pre-authorization by NHIF services.

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  • 05/Sep/22 09:08am

Hallo, how much does a PET Scan cost?

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  • 30/Sep/22 03:19pm

How much for MRI scan head and shoulders

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  • 21/Oct/22 06:41pm

Do you need a doctor referral to get an MRI?

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  • 24/Oct/22 07:24am

Yes, you definitely need a doctor referral to get MRI

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  • 09/Dec/22 10:35am

Hi how much do you charge for chest Scan and does nNhif cover for it

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  • 09/Jan/23 12:07pm

I'm told that my husband is going for MRI in aga Khan hospital without seeing doctors requestion form. How possible.

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  • 09/Jan/23 01:07pm

It is mandatory to have the MRI request form from a doctor.

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  • 29/Jan/23 02:36pm

What does ct scan help the doctors

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  • 29/Jan/23 02:36pm

What does ct scan help the doctors

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  • 07/Mar/23 12:19pm

How much for cxr and ECG tests

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  • 17/Mar/23 05:21pm

Hw much is the scan on the chest, left part is paining.

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  • 27/Apr/23 10:08am

How much is mammogram

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  • 05/May/23 08:49pm

Hello,how much is MRI of Lumbar Spine with contrast.Is there West Kenya in Nairobi

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  • 21/May/23 11:45am

How much for a full spine MRI

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  • 12/Aug/23 03:47pm

How much does it cost for a MRI scan in Kenyatta National Hospital

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