The capital of Embu County and the former Eastern province headquarters, Embu is a large and largely metropolitan area. The county borders Kirinyaga to the west, Kitui to the east, Tharaka Nithi to the north, Machakos to the south. It has five administrative sub-counties: Embu North, Embu West, Embu East, Mbeere South and Elianda. According to the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census the population is 608,599 with a population density of 220/km2.
The WHO Emergency Care System Framework captures essential emergency care functions at the scene of injury or illness, during transport, and through to emergency unit and early inpatient care. Counties may achieve each function in different ways, based on available resources.
A Public Emergency Care Centre is any public health facility (including mission hospitals and NGOs) that receives acutely ill and injured patients, is open and staffed 24 hours a day, and has a functioning operating theatre.
