Celebrating a legacy of faith, healing and compassionate care
Chogoria, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya | November 2026
PCEA Chogoria Hospital has been recognised by Christianity Today with the 2026 Compassion Award, celebrating the hospital’s unwavering commitment to providing quality healthcare and extending compassion to communities in need.
This prestigious recognition shines a spotlight on the dedication of our healthcare professionals, the resilience of our institution and the enduring Christian mission that continues to guide our service to humanity.
A Mission Rooted in Compassion
Established more than a century ago, PCEA Chogoria Hospital has grown into a leading faith-based healthcare institution serving communities across the Eastern Region of Kenya and beyond.
Located on the slopes of Mount Kenya, the hospital continues to provide essential and specialised medical services to patients from diverse backgrounds, including those facing significant economic and social challenges.
Our mission remains clear: to provide quality, affordable and comprehensive healthcare services and training of health professionals to the glory of God.
The Christianity Today recognition reflects this commitment, highlighting the hospital’s determination to uphold its calling even in the face of financial pressures, resource constraints and the growing healthcare needs of the communities it serves.
Compassion Beyond Medical Treatment
At PCEA Chogoria Hospital, compassion is more than a guiding principle. It is reflected in the everyday experiences of patients and their families.
From the Intensive Care Unit, where dedicated teams work tirelessly to save lives, to the outpatient clinics where patients receive ongoing support, our staff demonstrate that healthcare extends beyond medical procedures.
It is about listening, encouraging, walking alongside patients and ensuring that every person is treated with dignity.
In its feature, Christianity Today highlighted the hospital’s longstanding commitment to HIV care, including the dedication of healthcare workers who follow up with patients in their communities when they miss appointments or medication refills.
These acts of care demonstrate the profound difference that compassion, consistency and human connection can make in the lives of patients.
Faith and Resilience in Challenging Times
The recognition comes at a time when healthcare institutions continue to navigate significant operational and financial challenges.
Despite funding constraints, drug shortages and reimbursement challenges, PCEA Chogoria Hospital remains committed to its mission of delivering quality and affordable healthcare.
Our leadership, healthcare professionals, support teams and partners continue to work together to ensure that the needs of patients remain at the centre of our decisions.
Through prayer, teamwork, innovation and responsible stewardship, the hospital continues to find ways to serve its community while investing in the future of healthcare.
The hospital’s commitment to training family medicine residents further reflects its dedication to strengthening healthcare delivery, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
A Recognition Belonging to All of Us
This Compassion Award is a celebration of everyone who has contributed to the journey of PCEA Chogoria Hospital.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to:
- Our dedicated doctors, nurses, clinicians and healthcare professionals.
- Our support staff and administrative teams whose work keeps the hospital running.
- Our leadership for providing direction and stewardship.
- Our partners, donors and well-wishers for their continued support.
- The Presbyterian Church of East Africa and the wider faith community.
- Our patients and the communities who continue to place their trust in us.
Every act of kindness, every life touched and every patient served has contributed to this remarkable achievement.
Continuing to Care with Love
As we celebrate this recognition, we remain mindful that the true measure of compassion is not found in awards alone, but in the lives we touch every day.
The Christianity Today Compassion Award encourages us to remain steadfast in our mission, strengthen our commitment to patient-centred care and continue serving those who need us most.
We thank God for His grace, our staff for their dedication, our partners for their support and our community for its continued trust.
Together, we will continue to provide quality, affordable and compassionate healthcare, giving hope and healing to every life we serve.
Read the full Christianity Today feature:
Compassion Award: Faced with USAID Cuts, This Hospital Runs on Prayers
Article by Emily Belz, Christianity Today.
