Afreximbank President Hails AMCE’s First-year Milestones, Pledges Fresh Investment, Expansion

Afreximbank President Dr. George Elombi has lauded the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja for its significant accomplishments in its first year of operation. He described the facility as a testament to Africa's capability to develop and sustain world-class healthcare, thereby reducing the need for medical tourism abroad.

During a working visit to the specialist medical facility, Elombi pledged further investment from Afreximbank to facilitate the center's expansion. He also revealed plans to establish similar centers in other African regions, citing Tanzania and Cameroon as potential locations. AMCE, a collaborative effort between Afreximbank and King's College Hospital, London, was established to enhance specialized healthcare services, medical research, and training, while bolstering Africa's healthcare independence.

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What else would you expect after making such a massive investment? We assembled professionals of the highest standard who came here because they believe they can make a difference across Africa. This is much bigger than a hospital. It is a movement.

Elombi expressed his satisfaction with AMCE's performance, stating that it had exceeded expectations. He emphasized that the investment was not driven by commercial interests but by a continental imperative to address Africa's healthcare challenges. "What else would you expect after making such a massive investment? We assembled professionals of the highest standard who came here because they believe they can make a difference across Africa. This is much bigger than a hospital. It is a movement," he remarked.

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There is still a need for further investment and we will continue making those investments until this hospital reaches the level we believe it must attain.

Afreximbank remains committed to supporting the hospital's ongoing growth, with current construction projects underway for additional clinical facilities and accommodation. Elombi affirmed that continued investment would be made until the hospital reaches its full potential. He highlighted that AMCE has demonstrated that Africans no longer need to seek treatment for complex medical conditions overseas, noting that its sophisticated equipment surpasses that found in some renowned foreign hospitals.

The center is also expected to help curb the emigration of medical professionals by offering a high-caliber environment that attracts skilled African specialists back to the continent. The success in Abuja has strengthened Afreximbank's resolve to establish comparable centers across Africa, with plans to replicate the model in Tanzania, Cameroon, and other regions. Elombi stated that these further investments would only proceed if the bank remained satisfied with the achievements at AMCE.

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We would not be making those investments if we were not satisfied with what has been achieved here.