Confirm the facility and practitioners are licensed by the national medical council or board.
Ask which insurance schemes the facility accepts.
Check opening hours and emergency cover.
Ask for consultation and common procedure prices up front.
Read reviews on EABD from other patients.

Kenya: Health facilities and doctors in Kenya are licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
Uganda: Doctors and dentists in Uganda are registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
Tanzania: Doctors in Tanzania are registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
Rwanda: Doctors and dentists in Rwanda are registered with the Rwanda Medical and Dental Council.

About healthcare providers in East Africa

Healthcare provision in East Africa is layered. Public hospitals serve the bulk of the population, faith-based hospitals fill critical gaps especially in rural areas, and a fast-growing private sector of hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, diagnostics labs and telemedicine startups caters to middle-class demand and increasingly to medical tourists from the broader region.

EABD lists hospitals, clinics, dental practices, optical centres, pharmacies, diagnostic and imaging labs, telemedicine providers, medical-equipment importers, and ancillary services like medical insurance brokers and home-care providers. Verified profiles show licensing where applicable, services offered, location, hours, and reviews, so patients and procurement teams can find providers without relying on a friend's recommendation.

Healthcare Providers in East Africa: common questions

How many healthcare providers are there in East Africa?

EABD lists 10,365 healthcare providers in East Africa as of 6 November 2026. Businesses that EABD has checked carry a verified badge on their profile.

What are the top healthcare providers in East Africa?

EABD's top-ranked healthcare providers are Male Wellness & Urology Center, Wadajir Hospital and Ummah Hospital. Category Sponsors and promoted businesses come first and are always labelled, then businesses on paid plans, then everyone else. Each group is ordered by EABD Score, which reflects a business's overall presence on EABD, including things like verification, customer reviews and profile completeness.

How do I choose a healthcare provider in East Africa?

Confirm the facility and practitioners are licensed by the national medical council or board. Ask which insurance schemes the facility accepts. Check opening hours and emergency cover.

How do I list my healthcare provider on EABD?

Create a free EABD account, then add your business or claim its existing profile. It appears on pages like this one once published. Getting verified, completing the profile, replying to customers and collecting genuine reviews all help its EABD Score.